Quote by John Ciardi

Intelligence recognizes what has happened. Genius recognizes what will happen.

Intelligence recognizes what has happened. Genius recognizes

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a distinction between intelligence and genius. While intelligence allows us to understand and analyze events that have occurred, genius goes further by enabling individuals to anticipate what will happen in the future. Intelligence is about comprehending facts and knowledge, while genius involves originality, vision, and the ability to forecast trends. It implies that genius requires a high level of creativity, intuition, and foresight, whereas intelligence may be more focused on logical reasoning and problem-solving based on existing information.

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By John Ciardi

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