Genius Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater
“The proportion of genius to the vulgar is like one to a million.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Genius, 1775
States that true genius is exceedingly rare compared to ordinary people.
In simple terms: Genius is extremely rare.
Value and nurture exceptional talent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- innovation
- cultural criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society support both genius and the many?
- What defines true genius?
Focusing on rarity can ignore collective effort.