A man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Geniuses often fail due to their own choices.
- In plain terms
- Talented people ruin themselves more than others.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch your own decisions closely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do geniuses fail?
- What protects them?
Another view
External factors also cause failure often.
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