Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Everything great and intelligent is in the minority

Everything great and intelligent is in the minority

Summary

This quote suggests that the truly exceptional and intelligent individuals or ideas are rare and constitute a minority within society. It implies that the majority might not possess the same level of greatness or intelligence, emphasizing the distinction between the exceptional few and the larger population. The quote highlights the notion that unique and inventive thoughts or individuals are not commonly found and that they stand out from the collective. In essence, it implies that being great and intelligent is not the norm, but rather lies within a smaller group of individuals.

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Intelligence Greatness Minority

By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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