Quote by Aristotle

No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.

No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madne

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to possess extraordinary intelligence, creativity, or talent, one must also have a certain degree of eccentricity or madness. It implies that the ability to think outside the box, challenge traditional ideas, and bring about groundbreaking innovations often requires a departure from conventional thinking. It recognizes that individuals with prodigious abilities in any field often exhibit unconventional behaviors or perspectives, pushing the boundaries of what is considered "normal" in society. Ultimately, the quote highlights the correlation between genius and a certain deviation from the ordinary.

Topics

Madness

By Aristotle

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

While it is true that Frank had a great sense of humor, he w

While it is true that Frank had a great sense of humor, he was also very serious about composing music. In reality there are only a handful of skilled players who can play his most complex pieces. It takes a lot of patience to learn and requires a fantastic memory.

Humor

Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr. Knightley.She h

Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr. Knightley.She hesitated a moment and then replied, 'With you, if you will ask me.'Will you?' said he, offering his hand.Indeed I will. You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper.'Brother and sister! no, indeed.

Emma Jane Austen Mr Knightley

They say 'love thy neighbor as thy self' , what am I suppose

They say 'love thy neighbor as thy self' , what am I supposed to do jerk him off too ?

Rodney Dangerfield

History

I knew what book we had to write, it was clear in my head it

I knew what book we had to write, it was clear in my head it was journals and poetry. So I passed on their offer. I told my agent this is our vision, and no one's done it this way.

Poetry

Prolonged endurance tames the bold.

Prolonged endurance tames the bold.

Lord (George Gordon) Byron

Endurance

I also urge the Obama administration - both on its own and i

I also urge the Obama administration - both on its own and in cooperation with other responsible governments around the world - to use all legal means necessary to shut down WikiLeaks before it can do more damage by releasing additional cables. WikiLeaks' activities represent a shared threat to collective international security.

Legal

A good actor is someone who knows how to take the part and m

A good actor is someone who knows how to take the part and make it real and make it honest and be effective in it. If it's in a funny movie and, as long as they are cast in an appropriate way, humor will come from it.

Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles eve

Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.

Time

If you sit in a position where decisions that you take would

If you sit in a position where decisions that you take would have a serious effect on people, you can't ignore a lot of experience around the world which says this drug has these negative effects.

Experience

I'm enjoying myself this year and for once I'm not chasing m

I'm enjoying myself this year and for once I'm not chasing my fitness.

Fitness

Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would shout

Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you and I were going to be hanged.

Oliver Cromwell

The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket

The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.

Andrew Carnegie

Finance