It's really the difference between perseverance in my case, and genius-- pure, unadulterated genius-- in the case of Chopin.

这真是差距,勤奋的普通人,比如我,和天才,浑然天成的天才,比如肖邦,之间的差距

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The difference between that and pure flexibility is in their passion, experience and confidence.

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We have long moved past the stage of pure idealism and are increasingly engaging all sectors of society and government in order to make a difference on the ground.

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