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Sydney J. Harris Quotes: Self-discipline without talent can often achieve astounding results, whereas talent without self-discipline inevitably dooms itself to failure.
         

Self-discipline without talent can often achieve astounding results, whereas talent without self-discipline inevitably dooms itself to failure.


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