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Ive also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for t
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"I've also seen that great men are often lonely. This is understandable, because they have built such high standards for themselves that they often feel alone. But that same loneliness is part of their ability to create"

- Yousuf Karsh

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This quote by Yousuf Karsh speaks to the suggestion that wonderful guys are typically lonesome. This is because they have actually set such high requirements on their own that they can frequently really feel separated from others. Nevertheless, this same solitude is likewise what provides the capacity to develop. It is this solitude that permits them to concentrate on their work and to strive for quality. It is this solitude that enables them to push themselves to reach their objectives and to produce something that is truly wonderful. This quote speaks with the idea that loneliness can be a powerful tool for creativity which it can be utilized to help great men reach their goals.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Yousuf Karsh between December 23, 1908 and July 13, 2002. He/she was a famous Photographer from Canada. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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