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Pablo Picasso

What might be taken for a precocious genius is the genius of childhood. When the child grows up, it disappears without a trace. It may happen that this boy will become a real painter some day, or even a great painter. But then he will have to begin everyt

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Picasso is saying that what looks like early talent in a child is just the natural creativity of being young, which often fades as they grow older. If the child does become a true artist later, they must start from the beginning with real skill and hard work, not just rely on their early promise.

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