Quote by Louisa May Alcott

Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so. I want to be great, or nothing. I won't be a commonplace dauber, so I don't intend to try any more.

Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that talent alone is not enough to achieve greatness. The speaker rejects the idea that hard work or sheer effort can transform mere talent into genius. They reject the notion of settling for mediocrity, refusing to be an ordinary or average artist. Instead, they aspire to be exceptional, indicating a determination to either achieve greatness or not pursue their craft at all.

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