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 who possess great intellect or talent may not necessarily excel in social situations. It likens them to a brilliant meteor that loses its magic once it plunges to the ground and becomes an ordinary stone. In other words, geniuses may struggle to connect with others or display their brilliance in ordinary day-to-day interactions. They may appear dull or unresponsive, contrasting the exceptional abilities they possess.