Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer, The World a

Talent is able to achieve what is beyond other people's capacity to achieve, yet not what is beyond their capacity of apprehension; therefore it at once finds its appreciators. The achievement of genius, on the other hand, transcends not only others' capacity of achievement, but also their capacity of apprehension; therefore they do not become immediately aware of it. Talent is like the marksman who hits a target which others cannot reach; genius is like the marksman who hits a target, as far as which others cannot even see.


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Summary

This quote by Arthur Schopenhauer distinguishes between talent and genius. According to him, talent allows individuals to accomplish things that are beyond the capabilities of others, yet can still be comprehended and appreciated by others. On the other hand, genius surpasses not only what others can achieve but also their ability to fully grasp or comprehend it. Therefore, genius often goes unnoticed or underappreciated initially, as it operates on a level that is beyond the understanding of most people. Talent is compared to hitting a target others can't reach, while genius is likened to hitting a target that others can't even see.

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By Arthur Schopenhauer, The World a
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