Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

All the means of action -- the shapeless masses -- the materials -- lie everywhere about us. What we need is the celestial fire to change the flint into the transparent crystal, bright and clear. That fire is genius.

All the means of action -- the shapeless masses -- the mater

Summary

This quote suggests that everything we need to take action and achieve our goals is already within our reach. The "shapeless masses" and "materials" refer to the potential and resources that surround us. However, it is only with the transformative power of genius, represented as the "celestial fire," that these ordinary elements can be elevated and turned into something extraordinary. Genius is portrayed as the catalyst that turns a rough and opaque flint into a beautiful and transparent crystal, symbolizing the ability to bring clarity, brilliance, and innovation to our pursuits.

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By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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