Quote by Pearl Bailey

There are two kinds of talent, man-made talent and God-given talent. With man-made talent you have to work very hard. With God-given talent, you just touch it up once in a while.

There are two kinds of talent, man-made talent and God-given

Summary

This quote suggests that there are two types of talent: talent that is developed through hard work and talent that is naturally bestowed by a higher power. The quote implies that those with man-made talent need to put in consistent effort and work hard to nurture and improve their skills. In contrast, individuals with God-given talent might only need occasional refining or polishing to maintain an exemplary level of skill. It highlights the idea that innate abilities can be advantageous and require less effort compared to abilities acquired through extensive practice and dedication.

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