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“There have now been many studies of elite performers—international violinists, chess grand masters, professional ice-skaters, mathematicians, and so forth—and the biggest difference researchers find between them and lesser performers is the cumulative amount of deliberate practice they’ve had. Indeed, the most important talent may be the talent for practice itself.”
― Atul Gawande, Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science

“I remember the way love
used to glow on my skin
before he made his way in
now every touch feels like a sin”
― Andrea Gibson, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns

“When you're depressed, everyone has an opinion about what you should do. People seem to think that not only are you depressed, you are also stupid.”
― Martha Manning, Undercurrents: A Life Beneath the Surface

“Love is a capricious creature which desires everything and can be contented with almost nothing.”
― Madeleine de Scudéry