Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes about Genius

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To use many words to communicate few thoughts is everywhere the unmistakable sign of mediocrity. To gather much thought into few words stamps the man of genius.

To use many words to communicate few thoughts is everywhere the unmistakable sign of mediocrity. To gather much thought into few words stamps the man of genius.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Writing, Men, Genius

Arthur Schopenhauer (2012). “Collected Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer”, p.351, Simon and Schuster

Genius and madness have something in common: both live in a world that is different from that which exists for everyone else.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Different, Genius, World

A man of genius can hardly be sociable, for what dialogues could indeed be so intelligent and entertaining as his own monologues?

Arthur Schopenhauer

Intelligent, Men, Genius

Arthur Schopenhauer (1988). “Manuscript Remains in Four Volumes: Berlin manuscripts (1818-1830)”, Berg Publishers

Every child is in a way a genius; and every genius is in a way a child.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Children, Genius, Way

"The World as Will and Representation". Book by Arthur Schopenhauer (Bd. 2, § 3.31, p. 451), 1819.

Talent works for money and fame; the motive which moves genius to productivity is, on the other hand, less easy to determine.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Moving, Hands, Genius

Arthur Schopenhauer (2004). “Essays and Aphorisms”, p.119, Penguin UK

alent is like the marksman who hits a target which others cannot reach; genius is like the marksman who hits a target, as far as which others cannot even see.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Target, Genius, Talent

"The World as Will and Representation".

Genius is an intellect that has become unfaithful to its destiny.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Destiny, Genius, Unfaithful

Arthur Schopenhauer, E. F. J. Payne (1966). “The World as Will and Representation”, p.386, Courier Corporation

Genius is to other gifts what the carbuncle is to the precious stones. It sends forth its own light, whereas other stones only reflect borrowed light.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Light, Precious Stones, Genius