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It is extraordinary the number of people who claim to have gifts or ambitions, yet never make use of them. When a person is forced to study subjects that they do not find interesting, it is a waste. If a person is not doing what they are passionate about, it is a sin. It is not only a waste but also a sin to be idle when one has the ability and talent for something worthwhile.
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