Quote by G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

There are people who possess not so much genius as a certain talent for perceiving the desires of the century, or even of the decade, before it has done so itself.

There are people who possess not so much genius as a certain

Summary

This quote suggests that some individuals have a unique ability to understand and predict the desires and needs of a specific time period, even before the majority of society becomes aware of them. These individuals may not necessarily possess exceptional brilliance, but rather a talent for sensing and recognizing the aspirations and trends that will shape the future. They are able to perceive the underlying desires of a century or decade, acting as visionaries who anticipate and influence the direction of societal evolution.

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Greatness & Great Things

By G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

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