Quote by H. R. TrevorRoper

The function of genius is not to give new answers, but to pose new questions which time and mediocrity can resolve.

The function of genius is not to give new answers, but to po

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of genius is not merely to provide definitive answers but to challenge existing frameworks by asking thought-provoking questions. While time and ordinary intellects may eventually find solutions to these questions, it is the genius who initiates the process of exploration and inquiry. Their role is to inspire new ways of thinking, push boundaries, and unearth possibilities that were previously unseen. By posing new questions, geniuses continuously stimulate intellectual growth, facilitating progress by challenging the status quo and opening doors to innovation and discovery.

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Genius

By H. R. TrevorRoper

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