Men of talent have to be goaded to engage in creative work. The groans and laments of even the most gifted and prolific echo through the ages. (Eric Hoffer)

Men of talent have to be goaded to engage in creative work. The groans and laments of even the most gifted and prolific echo through the ages.

Eric Hoffer

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