Quote by Khaled Hosseini

It is now your duty to hone that talent, because a person who wastes his God-given talents is a donkey.

It is now your duty to hone that talent, because a person wh

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals have a responsibility to develop and refine their natural talents and abilities. It emphasizes the belief that neglecting or squandering these innate gifts is comparable to the foolishness of a donkey. It implies that wasting one's talents is a disregard of the potential and unique abilities bestowed upon them by a higher power, and encourages individuals to cultivate and use their talents to their full potential.

By Khaled Hosseini

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