Genius is play, and man's capacity for achieving genius is infinite, and many may achieve genius only through play.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Genius comes from play, and everyone has infinite capacity to achieve it through play.
- In plain terms
- Play is how we become geniuses.
- What can you take from it?
- Use play to unlock your infinite creative potential.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does play help you learn?
- What is genius to you?
Another view
Serious discipline is also required for many forms of genius.
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