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Quote by Francis Bacon
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by st

Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study. – Francis Bacon

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Suspicions that the mind, of itself, gathers, are but buzzes; but suspicions that are artificially nourished and put into mens heads by the tales and whisperings of others, have stings. – Francis Bacon

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When my horse is running good, I dont stop to give him sugar. – William Faulkner

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No amount of ability is of the slightest avail without honor. – Andrew Carnegie

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Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, thats good taste. – Lucille Ball

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