Quote by R. Buckminster Fuller

I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience.

I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker does not attribute their intelligence to being a genius but instead acknowledges their wealth of knowledge and life experiences. It privileges the importance of accumulated wisdom and hands-on experiences over innate genius or exceptional talent. It implies that the speaker's understanding and expertise in various areas are a product of the lessons learned and the insights gained throughout their life.

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Experience

By R. Buckminster Fuller

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