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With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.

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There is an underlying unity in all things

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Common people are merely intent on spending time - whoever has some talent, on making use of it.

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Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude

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Talent hits a target no one else can hit Genius hits a target no one else can see.

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We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people.