"Self-discipline without talent can often achieve astounding results, whereas talent without self-discipline inevitably dooms itself to failure."
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Sydney J. Harris
Sydney J. Harris (14 September 1917 in London – 8 December 1986 in Chicago) was a syndicated essayist and drama critic.
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