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The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work
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"The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work"

- Emile Zola

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This quote by Emile Zola speaks with the value of both talent and effort in the pursuit of art. It recommends that an artist can not be successful without a natural present, however that present is not enough by itself. The artist must also put in the effort and dedication to hone their craft and develop something significant. This quote stresses the value of both skill and hard work in the pursuit of art. It recommends that an artist should have a natural present, but that gift is not enough by itself. The artist should likewise put in the hard work and devotion to sharpen their craft and produce something significant. This quote is a suggestion that success in art requires both talent and effort. It is insufficient to have a natural present; the artist should likewise put in the effort to develop their abilities and produce something significant. This quote is a suggestion that success in art requires both skill and effort, and that neither is enough on its own.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Emile Zola between April 2, 1840 and September 29, 1902. He/she was a famous Novelist from France. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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