Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

The true genius shudders at incompleteness - and usually prefers silence to saying something which is not everything it should be.

The true genius shudders at incompleteness - and usually pre

Summary

This quote suggests that true geniuses have a great aversion to incompleteness and imperfection. They value perfection in their work and ideas and feel uneasy when they cannot achieve it. Consequently, they may opt for silence rather than expressing something that does not meet their own high standards. It highlights their dedication to excellence and the importance they place on expressing fully-formed thoughts rather than conveying incomplete or subpar notions.

By Edgar Allan Poe

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