Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

As it must not, so genius cannot be lawless; for it is even that constitutes its genius -- the power of acting creatively under laws of its own origination.

As it must not, so genius cannot be lawless; for it is even

Summary

This quote suggests that genius is not synonymous with lawlessness. In fact, it argues that true genius lies within the ability to creatively work within self-imposed laws. When someone possesses genius, they have the power to create and innovate while still adhering to principles, limitations, or rules they establish for themselves. Therefore, this quote asserts that genius isn't about breaking rules, but rather about inventing new ones and using those self-imposed laws to fuel creative actions.

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Genius

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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