Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.

Summary

This quote compares talent and genius in their ability to "hit a target." It suggests that while talent can achieve remarkable accuracy and success in a particular area, genius goes beyond this and aims for targets that are not visible or even perceived by others. It implies that talent is limited to conventional goals and paths, while genius possesses the ability to envision and pursue groundbreaking ideas or solutions that elude the understanding of ordinary individuals. In essence, talent is about hitting the known targets, but genius is about discovering and hitting unseen targets.

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