Interest in a subject can drive one to work harder than diligence alone
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If it is true that...
The work one chooses should be something they have a natural aptitude for, deep interest in, and offers scope to do great work 1 0 2and
Interest in a subject can drive one to work harder than diligence alone 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Great work involves the combination of ability, interest, and effort 1 0 2Mentions
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