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We know that the nature of genius is to provide idiots with ideas twenty years later
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"We know that the nature of genius is to provide idiots with ideas twenty years later"

- Louis Aragon

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This quote by Louis Aragon indicates that real geniuses are often ahead of their time with their ingenious concepts and insights. Nevertheless, it takes years for the general population to capture up and totally comprehend the sparkle of these concepts. Simply put, geniuses often plant the seeds that will just completely grow and grow years later. On the other hand, those who fail to recognize the genius stop working to see the future implications of these concepts. This quote therefore highlights the value of recognizing and accepting progressive and innovative concepts, even if they appear unconventional or difficult to comprehend at first.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Louis Aragon between October 3, 1897 and December 24, 1982. He/she was a famous Poet from France. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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