Quote by Charles Baudelaire

Genius is no more than childhood recaptured at will, childhood equipped now with man's physical means to express itself, and with the analytical mind that enables it to bring order into the sum of experience, involuntarily amassed.

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Summary

This quote suggests that genius is essentially the ability to tap into the same imaginative and curious mindset that we possess during our childhood. However, what sets genius apart is that it possesses the tools and knowledge to channel that childlike curiosity into something tangible and meaningful. Genius utilizes the physical capabilities of adulthood and the analytical mind to make sense of the vast amount of knowledge and experiences it has naturally gathered throughout life. Ultimately, genius is the ability to combine the wonder of childhood with the mature understanding gained through accumulated experiences.

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