Quote by Pablo Picasso

What might be taken for a precocious genius is the genius of childhood. When the child grows up, it disappears without a trace. It may happen that this boy will become a real painter some day, or even a great painter. But then he will have to begin everything again, from zero.

What might be taken for a precocious genius is the genius of

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This quote suggests that what is often perceived as precocious genius in children is actually just the natural brilliance and unfiltered creativity of childhood. As children grow up, their unique perspectives and unfettered imagination tend to fade away. The quote implies that if a child with such potential truly becomes a painter in the future, they will have to relearn and rediscover their artistic abilities from scratch, as the purely instinctive and original approach of childhood would be lost.

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