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Talent is a gift that brings with it an obligation to serve the world, and not ourselves, for it is not of our making
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"Talent is a gift that brings with it an obligation to serve the world, and not ourselves, for it is not of our making"

- Jose Marti

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Cuba Flag This quote is written / told by Jose Marti between January 28, 1853 and May 19, 1895. He/she was a famous Activist from Cuba. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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