Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Of what use is genius, if the organ is too convex or too concave and cannot find a focal distance within the actual horizon of human life?

Of what use is genius, if the organ is too convex or too con

Summary

This quote questions the value of genius if it is unable to find a balance within the limits of human existence. It suggests that having exceptional intellect is pointless if it is unable to effectively apply itself to the practicalities and realities of everyday life. The analogy of the convex or concave organ implies a distortion of perspective or vision, emphasizing the need for a genius to operate within the bounds of human experiences and capabilities in order to be of true worth.

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