Quote by John Adams

Genius is sorrow's child.

Genius is sorrow's child.

Summary

This quote implies that true genius is birthed from sorrow or sadness. It suggests that great artists, thinkers, and inventors often find inspiration and creative expression through the depths of their own pain and suffering. It suggests that it is through intense emotions and hardships that the most profound and innovative ideas are born. By acknowledging the connection between genius and sorrow, the quote highlights the complexity and depth of the human experience, suggesting that even from sorrow can come something truly remarkable.

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By John Adams

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