Quote by Elizabeth Berg

We are assumed to be rather hopeless -- swallowed up by incorrect notions, divorced from the original genius with which we are born, lost within days of living this distracting life.

We are assumed to be rather hopeless -- swallowed up by inco

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This quote suggests that society often underestimates human potential and overlooks our inherent intelligence and creativity. It implies that we are led astray by misguided beliefs and distracted by the demands of daily life, causing us to lose touch with our true capabilities. The quote calls for a recognition of our innate genius and a rejection of commonly held misconceptions about our potential.

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