Quote by John Dryden

Genius must be born, and never can be taught.

Genius must be born, and never can be taught.

Summary

This quote suggests that true genius cannot be learned or acquired through education or training; it is something that individuals are inherently born with. It implies that certain exceptional qualities and abilities that define genius, whether intellectual, creative, or innovative, are innate and cannot be imparted through external sources. Thus, according to this perspective, genius is an inherent gift rather than something that can be developed or acquired over time.

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Genius

By John Dryden

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