Capability Quote by Tenzin Palmo

“Look at your own potential. Don't overestimate your capabilities and push too hard, or underestimate them and use that as an excuse to be lazy.” quote by Tenzin Palmo — Download Open image

“Look at your own potential. Don't overestimate your capabilities and push too hard, or underestimate them and use that as an excuse to be lazy.”

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