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A lazy person, whatever the talents with which he set out, will have condemned himself to second-hand thoughts and to se
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"A lazy person, whatever the talents with which he set out, will have condemned himself to second-hand thoughts and to second-rate friends"

- Cyril Connolly

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This quote by Cyril Connolly recommends that a person who is lazy will not have the ability to reach their full capacity and will be stuck in a cycle of mediocrity. It suggests that a lazy individual will not have the ability to take advantage of their talents and will be limited to second-hand ideas and second-rate pals. This could suggest that a lazy individual will not be able to believe on their own and will be surrounded by individuals who are not as effective or talented as they might be. It is a cautioning to those who are lazy and not going to put in the effort to reach their complete potential. It is a suggestion that hard work and commitment are required to attain success and to take advantage of one's skills.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Cyril Connolly between September 10, 1903 and November 26, 1974. He/she was a famous Journalist from England. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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