Quote by Georg C. Lichtenberg

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses

Summary

This quote suggests that everyone has moments of brilliance or "genius" throughout the year. However, what sets apart individuals considered as true geniuses is the frequency and consistency with which they come up with these innovative ideas. In other words, real geniuses have a greater ability to consistently display their mental aptitude through a higher density of insightful and groundbreaking ideas.

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Intelligence

By Georg C. Lichtenberg

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