His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly's wings. At one time he understood it no more than the butterfly did and he did not know when it was brushed or marred.

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This quote suggests that the individual being described possessed a natural talent comparable to the artistic pattern formed by dust on a butterfly's wings. In the beginning, he was unaware of his own talent and didn't recognize when it was affected or diminished, just like the butterfly is unaware of when its wing's pattern is altered through brushing or damage. The quote highlights the innate nature of his ability and his initial lack of awareness or understanding of it.

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