“Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study” – Francis Bacon Sr.
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"Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study" – Francis Bacon Sr.
"Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study" – Francis Bacon Sr.
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