Quote by Eugene Delacroix
Ordinary people think that talent must be always on its own level and that it arises every morning like the sun, rested and refreshed, ready to draw from the same storehouse -- always open, always full, always abundant -- new treasures that it will heap up on those of the day before; such people are unaware that, as in the case of all mortal things, talent has its increase and decrease, and that independently of the career it takes, like everything that breathes... it undergoes all the accidents of health, of sickness, and of the dispositions of the soul -- its gaiety or its sadness. As with our perishable flesh. talent is obliged constantly to keep guard over itself, to combat, and to keep perpetually on the alert amid the obstacles that witness the exercise of its singular power.
Summary
This quote highlights the misconception that talent is consistently at its peak and readily available to tap into. The author argues that talent, like anything mortal, experiences fluctuations in its abilities and is influenced by various external factors. It emphasizes that talent is not a constant supply of endless treasures, but rather subject to the ups and downs of physical and emotional wellbeing. Just as our bodies face illness, talent must contend with obstacles and actively work to maintain its unique power. Ultimately, the quote dispels the notion that talent operates effortlessly and instead underscores the effort and vigilance required in its exercise.
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Talent
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