There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of them through want of training or want of skill or want of understanding. Before you can be eccentric you must know where the circle is.
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"There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of them through want of training or want of skill or want of understanding. Before you can be eccentric you must know where the circle is." — Ellen Terry
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There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of them through want of training or want of skill or want of understanding. Before you can be eccentric you must know where the circle is. — Ellen Terry
About Ellen Terry
Ellen Terry was a Actress from United Kingdom (1847–1928).
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This quote is attributed to Ellen Terry, a Actress from United Kingdom.
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Ellen Terry lived from 1847 – 1928.