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Georg C. Lichtenberg

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.

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The quote means that everyone has moments of great insight or creativity occasionally, but what sets true geniuses apart is how frequently they come up with these ideas. It emphasizes that intelligence is not just about having one brilliant thought, but about consistently producing valuable ideas over time.

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