Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes About Talent
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Ordinary people merely think how they shall 'spend' their time; a man of talent tries to 'use' it.
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
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Talent works for money and fame; the motive which moves genius to productivity is, on the other hand, less easy to determine.
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With people of limited ability modesty is merely honesty. But with those who possess great talent it is hypocrisy.
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Talent is able to achieve what is beyond other people's capacity to achieve, yet not what is beyond their capacity of apprehension; therefore it at once finds its appreciators. The achievement of genius, on the other hand, transcends not only others' capacity of achievement, but also their capacity of apprehension; therefore they do not become immediately aware of it. Talent 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.
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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.
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The common man is not concerned about the passage of time, the man of talent is driven by it.
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A man of talent will strive for money and reputation; but the spring that moves genius to the production of its works is not as easy to name
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Arthur Schopenhauer
- Born: February 22, 1788
- Died: September 21, 1860
- Occupation: Philosopher
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