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Ability Quote by Don Henley

“I don't want to discount talent and ability, but I still maintain that a lot of it is just sheer desire.” quote by Don Henley — Download Open image

“I don't want to discount talent and ability, but I still maintain that a lot of it is just sheer desire.”

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