Quote by James Russell Lowell

It is the privilege of genius that life never grows common place, as it does for the rest of us.

It is the privilege of genius that life never grows common p

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals with genius or exceptional abilities do not experience the mundane or ordinary routines of life like the rest of us. Their extraordinary minds and talents serve as a special privilege that keeps their lives perpetually unique and captivating. Unlike ordinary people, they have the ability to see and perceive the world in a different light, allowing them to constantly find fascination and inspiration in their surroundings, making their lives anything but commonplace.

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By James Russell Lowell

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