Curse Quote by Robert Schumann

“It is the curse of talent that, although it labors with greater steadiness and perseverance than genius, it does not reach its goal, while genius already on the summit of the ideal, gazes laughingly about.” quote by Robert Schumann — Download Open image

“It is the curse of talent that, although it labors with greater steadiness and perseverance than genius, it does not reach its goal, while genius already on the summit of the ideal, gazes laughingly about.”

Robert Schumann

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Curse Doe Genius Goal Goals Greater Ideals Intelligence Labor Perseverance Steadiness Summit Talent

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