Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Coffee is good for talent, but genius wants prayer.

Coffee is good for talent, but genius wants prayer.

Summary

This quote suggests that while coffee can enhance one's ability and productivity (talent), true brilliance and creative genius require a deeper source of inspiration and insight (prayer). While caffeine can provide a temporary boost, it implies that there is something more profound and spiritual needed to reach the heights of true genius. It highlights the idea that there is a difference between natural talent and the extraordinary ability that comes from connecting with a higher power or source of inspiration.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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