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Igor Stravinsky Quotes: I take no pride in my artistic talents; they are God-given and I see absolutely no reason to become puffed up over something that one has received.
         

I take no pride in my artistic talents; they are God-given and I see absolutely no reason to become puffed up over something that one has received.


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