A Quote by Pat Metheny
I would always contend that talent is an element, but over the long run, ultimately, a minor part of it all; it is mostly hard work.
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My dad always said that hard work beats talent when talent doesnt work hard enough.
My dad always said that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard enough.
Hard work will always overcome natural talent when natural talent does not work hard enough.
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My life has been a happy accident. Anybody who succeeds in anything should count their lucky stars, because that's the biggest element. It's not hard work; it's not necessarily talent.
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