Accounts Quote by William Crashaw
“When human power becomes so great and original that we can account for it only as a kind of divine imagination, we call it genius”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Divine Imagination,” 1625
He describes genius as a divine, imaginative power beyond ordinary explanation.
In simple terms: Genius is a divine, imaginative force.
Recognize genius as transcendent imagination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific breakthroughs
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does imagination play in genius?
- Can genius be cultivated?
Attributing genius to divinity may overlook effort and context.