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Yesterday morning I amused myself with an exercise of a talent I once possessed, but have so neglected that my performan
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"Yesterday morning I amused myself with an exercise of a talent I once possessed, but have so neglected that my performance might almost be called an experiment. I cut out a dress for one of the women"

- Fanny Kemble

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This quote by Fanny Kemble speaks to the concept of using up a hobby or skill that has actually been ignored for a long time. It appears that she was when talented in the art of dressmaking, however had not practiced it in a long time. She decided to take up the craft again and cut out a dress for among the females. This quote speaks with the concept of using up a hobby or skill that has been neglected for some time and the joy that can come from it. It is a suggestion that it is never ever far too late to use up something that we as soon as took pleasure in and to discover happiness in it again. It is also a pointer that we should never forget the skills and hobbies that we have, as they can bring us happiness and satisfaction.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Fanny Kemble. She was a famous Actress from England. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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