The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Genius and stupidity differ because genius acknowledges limits, while stupidity does not.
- In plain terms
- Smart people know their limits; foolish ones do not.
- What can you take from it?
- Knowing your limits is a sign of intelligence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you know your limits?
- Is knowing limits intelligence?
Another view
Genius often pushes limits rather than accepting them.
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