I am convinced that even at best, talent remains a constant, and those who rely on talent alone will peak quickly and soon fade into obscurity.

人生的经历使我深信才华再好，永远不增不减，单靠才华的人会很快到达顶峰，也会很快消逝无踪。

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But Kargopol began to fade into obscurity when sea trade was moved to St. Petersburg and, later on, when railroads were built that bypassed the town.

后来海上贸易中心转移到了圣彼得堡，接着新修的铁路又绕开了这个小镇，卡尔歌普日渐湮没无闻。

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But Kargopol began to fade into obscurity when sea trade was moved to St. Petersburg and, later on, when railroads were built that bypassed the town.

后来海上贸易中心转移到了圣彼得堡，接着新修的铁路又绕开了这个小镇，卡尔歌普日渐湮没无闻。

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