'His historic talent was backed up by extraordinary erudition. Behind his wizardry with the eyes lay sustained practice undertaken with devotion and discipline' - L.S Rajagopalan (noted art critic)[16]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- His extraordinary talent was supported by disciplined, devoted practice and deep study.
- In plain terms
- Talent needed from hard, disciplined practice.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistent practice turns talent into mastery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much practice is enough to master a skill?
- What role does devotion play in learning?
Another view
Talent alone may not compensate for lack of practice.
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