Gifted Quote by Brian Kellow
““In life,” she wrote, “fantastically gifted people, people who are driven, can be too much to handle; they can be a pain. In plays, in opera, they’re divine, and on the screen, where they can be seen in their perfection, and where we’re even safer from them, they’re more divine.” In the fall of 1968 she found the””
About This Quote
Source Book: Biography of a gifted artist, 1968 source
Gifted individuals can be both divine and burdensome, admired yet challenging.
In simple terms: Giftedness can be both awe‑inspiring and taxing.
Acknowledge both strengths and challenges of giftedness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- performance arts
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support gifted individuals?
- What pressures do they face?
Focusing only on brilliance may ignore struggles.