Capable Quote by Sena Jeter Naslund

“Pardon me, dear human self, capable of the most heinous degradation, capable of soaring.”

Sena Jeter Naslund

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Capable Dear Degradation Humans Pardon Pardon me Self Soar

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Each man is capable of doing one thing well. If he attempts several, he will fail to achieve distinction in any.

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Not everyone is capable of madness; and of those lucky enough to be capable, not many have the courage for it.

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