Who said there is a fine line between madness and genius?

Who said there is a fine line between madness and genius?

Oscar Levant
Quote by Oscar Levant: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity…”

Is there a fine line between sanity and insanity?

“I know there is a thin silver line between the sane and the insane, and even in that realm of madness, there are degrees of reason, fluttering moments of clarity and truth. Maybe the world can’t handle the their truth.

What’s the connection between genius and madness?

Aristotle linked the two when he said, “There is no great genius without a touch of madness.”* To give the ancient trope a modern context, consider the words of Robin Williams, whose suicidal death in 2014 was precipitated by Lewy Body Dementia: “You are only given a little spot of madness, and if you lose that, you …

What is the difference between insanity and genius?

“The only difference between genius and insanity is that genius has its limits.”

Is there a thin line between genius and madness?

And now a new study has found there is indeed only a fine line between genius and madness as both share a particular gene. Scientists have discovered that creative people have a gene, called neuregulin 1, in common which is also linked to psychosis and depression.

Who said the difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits?

Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein: Quote Lined Notebook Journal – Large 8.5 x 11 inches – Blank Notebook Paperback – July 15, 2019.

What are some famous quotes about genius and insanity?

We would be wise to give this man a little respect. — Dan Brown. There has never been any great genius without a spice of madness. — Seneca The Younger. There’s a fine mascara line between genius and insanity — Josh Stern. The only difference between genius and insanity is that genius has its limits.

Which is one of the many forms of insanity?

Genius is one of the many forms of insanity. — Cesare Lombroso One man’s insanity is another man’s genius; someday the world will recognize the genius in my insanity. — Joyce Carol Oates

Is there a great genius without a touch of Madness?

Aristotle linked the two when he said, “There is no great genius without a touch of madness.”* To give the ancient trope a modern context, consider the words of Robin Williams, whose suicidal death in 2014 was precipitated by Lewy Body Dementia: “You are only given a little spot of madness, and if you lose that, you are nothing.”

What do some people say about being a genius?

You have to sit around so much, doing nothing, really doing nothing.” “Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.” “Genius is nothing more nor less than childhood recaptured at will.” “Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.” “I’m a misunderstood genius.” “What’s misunderstood?”

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