Quote by Victor Hugo

Genius is a promontory jutting out into the future

Genius is a promontory jutting out into the future

Summary

This quote suggests that genius is not bound by the constraints of the present but possesses the ability to envision and create the future. It implies that geniuses are able to see beyond what is currently known or accepted and explore uncharted territories of knowledge and innovation. Like a promontory that stands out from the land, geniuses have the power to boldly extend their talents and ideas into unexplored realms, shaping the direction and progress of society.

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