Another weary night with one mug to show for it

This is the second mug with stamps added along with a handle. I tried to square off the bottom of mug 3 and it was a mess. I ended up crushing it. Not too impressive. I am feeling pretty discouraged but will keep on trudging along.

Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than 
unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

Karl Kuehn of Kuehn Pottery

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I don't know if this is an original quote but it sure does fit my situation. We will see how omnipotent persistence and determination are with what appears to be my total lack of talent.
Oy!