Geniuses and supergeniuses always make their own rules on sex as on everything else; they do not accept the monkey customs of their lessers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Exceptionally smart people create their own social rules rather than following norms.
- In plain terms
- Very smart people make their own rules for sex and other things.
- What can you take from it?
- Talented individuals may reject social norms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should smart people follow rules?
- How do you handle norms?
Another view
Rejecting all rules can isolate brilliant people too.
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