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It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under ones nose, a

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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Talent is like a faucet; while it is open, you have to write. Inspiration? — a hoax fabricated by poets for their self-importance. – Jean Anouilh

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

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Every man has his own vocation, talent is the call. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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

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