It is not because the touch of genius has roused genius to production, but because the admiration of genius has made talent ambitious, that the harvest is still so abundant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She suggests that admiration of genius fuels talent, leading to abundant creative output.
- In plain terms
- Admiring geniuses makes talent strive, resulting in many works.
- What can you take from it?
- Let role models inspire your own ambition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does admiration shape your own work?
- When does imitation become a problem?
Another view
Blind admiration can stifle original thinking.
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