Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it...

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about genius, talent, nothing

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Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so. I want to be great, or nothing. I won't be a commonplace dauber, so I don't intend to try any more.

Louisa May Alcott
Quote by Louisa May Alcott about genius, talent, nothing.
Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott 1832 - 1888, american Novelist

Was born on: 29 nov 1832.
Died on 06 mar 1888, at 55 years old.
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