he could not find the proper field to wield the power of his talent

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If a scholar is talented, yet he could not find the right place to put what he learnt to use, can we say: he could not find the proper field to wield the power of his talent?

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[+1] - Mister Micawber - 10/23/2009You could, but it sounds rather silly nowadaysâ�� the 'wield the power of' part, I mean. Something like this is less flamboyant: He could not find the proper field to use his talent...
[+1] - oristarA - 10/23/2009Long time no see, Mister Micawber. I wonder why it is silly. Hey, wait a minute. Have I asked this question in a silly way? I'd save time and just use your what you've suggested.

@oristarA,

You could, but it sounds rather silly nowadays– the 'wield the power of' part, I mean. Something like this is less flamboyant:

He could not find the proper field to use his talent effectively.

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@Mister Micawber,

Long time no see, Mister Micawber.

I wonder why it is silly.
Hey, wait a minute. Have I asked this question in a silly way?
I'd save time and just use your what you've suggested.

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