Nancy KressYou think intelligence and grit can succeed by themselves, but I'm telling you that's a pretty illusion.
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The power of intelligence and grit is useless if you don't have the will to succeed. If your intelligence can't help you reach your goals, then it's no good. But if you have the will to succeed, intelligence will be your ally.
Source: Steal Across The Sky
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