Erica JongEveryone has talent. What's rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads.
About This Quote
This quote is hard to interpret. It could mean that everyone has the potential to do great things and we just need the courage to find it within ourselves. It could also mean that we need great purpose and perseverance to pursue that greater purpose and achieve the greatness we want.
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