Quote by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

There is no great genius without some touch of madness.

There is no great genius without some touch of madness.

Summary

This quote suggests that true brilliance and extraordinary talent often come hand in hand with a certain degree of eccentricity or unconventional thinking. It implies that there is a fine line between genius and madness, as individuals who possess exceptional abilities may possess certain idiosyncrasies. The quote underscores the idea that creativity and genius may require a departure from societal norms or norms of thinking, leading to behaviors and ideas that may be perceived as irrational or crazy by others.

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By Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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