"They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor."

-- Eric Hoffer

#Inspiration Quotes #Persistence Quotes #Achievement Quotes

“When I was fifteen or eighteen, I never even imagined I would be in a band, let alone being able to travel to places like Australia and New Zealand.”
“By choosing your thoughts, and by selecting which emotional currents you will release and which you will reinforce, you determine the quality of your Light. You determine the effects that you will have upon others, and the nature of the experiences of your life.”
“I think theres escapist moviemaking, and we want to be captivated and taken away. If its done right, you can craft an incredible film. There have been superhero films that I think are brilliant pieces of art.”
“If youâ€™re in the room, you've grabbed the brass ring. You are all winners.”
“You will stay up all night reading this brilliant and devastating novel the way you might have with a new best friend in junior high-one whose revelations thrilled and terrified you, and whose raw, hard-earned wisdom remade the way you saw the world. It evokes the genius of Angela Pneumans canonical progenitors: Flannery O'Connor, Katherine Anne Porter, Walker Percy. Lay It on My Heart is a gorgeous, riveting, and unforgettable book.”
“I would much rather have you believe in something I donâ€™t agree with than to accept everything blindly.”
“I gave up shame a long time ago.”
“It is beautiful, beautiful to give; one of the very most beautiful things in life.”

Source : Elizabeth von Arnim (2016). “Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther”, p.60, Elizabeth von Arnim

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