People with great gifts are easy to find
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People with great gifts are easy to find,
but symmetrical and balanced ones never.
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Meaning
This quote means extraordinary talent is easier to find than a person who is fully balanced, proportioned, and whole.
About Author
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, known for his work on transcendentalism and individualism. His quotes often reflect self-reliance, wisdom, and introspection. Emerson inspires writers, thinkers, and students to embrace personal growth, independent thought, and the philosophical exploration of life and nature.
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