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Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius. – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Middle age snuffs out more talent than even wars or sudden death does. – Gerald Brenan

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It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under ones nose, a good deal of it to know in which direction to point that organ. – W. H. Auden

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There are two kinds of talent, man-made talent and God-given talent. With man-made talent you have to work very hard. With God-given talent, you just touch it up once in a while. – Pearl Bailey

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To focus on technique is like cramming your way through school. You sometimes get by, perhaps even get good grades, but if you dont pay the price day in and day out, youll never achieve true mastery of the subjects you study or develop an educated mind. – Stephen Covey

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