Quote of Eugene Delacroix - What moves those of genius, what...
Biography - Eugene Delacroix:
French painter .
Born: 1798 - Died: 1863
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1798 - Died: 1863
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: France
What moves those of genius, what inspires their work is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough.
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The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.
Where does this idea come from? It is like a pair of glasses on our nose through which we see whatever we look at. It never occurs to us to take them off.
For it must not be supposed that merely because the justness of an idea has been proved it can be productive of effective action even on cultivated minds. This fact may be quickly appreciated by noting how slight is the influence of the clearest demonstration on the majority of men.
Quotes for: genius
He recognized in himself that power to forget which only children have, and geniuses, and the innocent. Innocent, overwhelmed by joy, he understood at last that he was made for happiness.
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