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Why has God given me such magnificent talent? It is a curse as well as a great blessing
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"Why has God given me such magnificent talent? It is a curse as well as a great blessing"

- Albrecht Durer

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This quote by Albrecht Durer talks to the complexity of having terrific talent. On one hand, it is a blessing to have such a present, however on the other hand, it can be a curse. It can be a curse because it can be difficult to measure up to the expectations that included having such a skill. It can be a concern to constantly aim to reach the greatest level of excellence. It can likewise be a curse because it can be hard to discover complete satisfaction in one's accomplishments. It can be hard to feel content when one is continuously striving for more. This quote talks to the trouble of having excellent skill and the battle to find balance in between the true blessing and the curse of it.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Albrecht Durer between May 21, 1471 and April 6, 1528. He/she was a famous Artist from Germany. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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