Men are but children of a larger growth, Our appetites as apt to change as theirs, And full as craving too, and full as vain.
John DrydenRead
Genius must be born, and never can be taught.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Genius is inherent and cannot be exclusively cultivated through teaching.
This quote by John Dryden suggests that true genius is a natural gift that individuals possess from birth, implying that while education and experience may enhance one's abilities, the core essence of genius cannot be instilled through traditional learning methods. It emphasizes the idea that creativity and exceptional talent originate from within, and that not all intelligence can be replicated or taught to others.
Themes
GeniusTalentCreativityLearningInnate
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to students about pursuing their passions.
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