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Talent works, genius creates.

Posted on 27 January 2014 by philosiblog

Talent works, genius creates. – Robert Schumann What does that mean? This quote is about the fine line between talent and genius, between being good and being great. It is more than just ability, it is also about application. Ordinary … Continue reading →

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Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.

Posted on 4 January 2014 by philosiblog

Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the eternal battle between the bright idea, blurted out and the measured and thoughtful response, given after careful con-sideration. This … Continue reading →

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No one can arrive from being talented alone, work transforms talent into genius.

Posted on 3 December 2013 by philosiblog

No one can arrive from being talented alone, work transforms talent into genius. – Anna Pavlova What does that mean? I heard versions of this quote when I was young. The basic idea is that there are plenty of people … Continue reading →

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Genius is one of the many forms of insanity.

Posted on 6 November 2013 by philosiblog

Genius is one of the many forms of insanity. – Cesare Lombroso What does that mean? There are people with normal minds, and there are those who are not exactly normal. Most of us think of the people on one side of … Continue reading →

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Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Posted on 18 May 2012 by philosiblog

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted. – Alfred Adler What does that mean? People of genius, like Albert Einstein and Marie Curie are admired or held in high esteem, both for their abilities as scientists as well as for what they actually achieved. People … Continue reading →

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Genius is eternal patience.

Posted on 6 March 2012 by philosiblog

Genius is eternal patience. – Michelangelo What does that mean? Patience. Waiting, working, thinking, perfecting. That is the key element of genius. It’s not a quick thing. It takes as long as it takes, and genius will take the time necessary … Continue reading →

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