Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Men of genius are often dull and inert in society; as the blazing meteor, when it descends to earth, is only a stone.
Summary
This quote suggests that individuals with great intellectual abilities or exceptional talents may lack social skills or struggle to engage in society. It compares them to a meteor, which is fascinating and extraordinary when observed in the sky, but loses its allure and becomes just an ordinary stone once it hits the ground. Similarly, geniuses or highly skilled individuals might fail to shine or capture attention in social situations and may appear dull or uninteresting to others.