When all of genius which can perish dies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When all great creative energy dies, nothing of value remains.
- In plain terms
- When genius ends, all perishes.
- What can you take from it?
- Preserve and nurture creative talent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can culture survive without 'genius'?
- How do we protect creative legacies?
Another view
It may overstate the dependence of culture on a few individuals.
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