Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A man of genius is privileged only as far as he is genius. His dullness is as insupportable as any other dullness.

A man of genius is privileged only as far as he is genius. H

Summary

This quote emphasizes that being a genius does not exempt an individual from having weaknesses or being dull in certain aspects. While a person's exceptional intelligence may grant them privileges in certain areas, it does not excuse or make their dullness any less burdensome. In other words, the quote suggests that one's brilliance cannot compensate for their lack of abilities or shortcomings in other areas of life.

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