Quote by Marguerite Gardiner

Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and unostentatious.

Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and uno

Summary

This quote suggests that talent, just like beauty, is more appreciated and valued when it is not flaunted or displayed ostentatiously. It implies that true talent is humble and unassuming, rather than showy or flashy. In order for others to recognize and appreciate talent, it must be hidden beneath a humble exterior, as society tends to forgive and admire those whose abilities are modestly concealed rather than those who boast about their talents. This quote highlights the importance of modesty and understatement when it comes to the recognition and acceptance of one's abilities.

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By Marguerite Gardiner

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