Burden Quote by Nina Simone

“Talent is a burden not a joy. I am not of this planet. I do not come from you. I am not like you.” quote by Nina Simone — Download Open image

“Talent is a burden not a joy. I am not of this planet. I do not come from you. I am not like you.”

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