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What mankind wants is not talent it is purpose
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"What mankind wants is not talent; it is purpose"

- Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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This quote by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton talks to the importance of having a purpose in life. He recommends that talent alone is inadequate to be successful which having a function is what genuinely drives people. He implies that having a clear objective and direction in life is more important than having natural skill. He is stating that having a function provides individuals the motivation and determination to achieve their objectives. He is likewise recommending that having a purpose can help individuals to make the most of their skills and abilities. This quote encourages people to discover their function and use it to assist their choices and actions. It is a reminder that having a function is vital for accomplishing success and fulfillment in life.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton between May 25, 1803 and January 18, 1873. He/she was a famous Politician from England. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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