Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men, -- that is genius. Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string", as quoted from his book Self-Reliance.
So when I believe that others believe in the same truths as me, I am a genius? Being labelled a genius takes more than that. I do believe in my own thoughts, it's not possible for me not to, however I doubt that others will always believe in what I think. Does that make me less of a genius? I guess so, but as quoted from Tomorrow Never Ends, "the difference between insanity and genius is measured only by success"~Elliot Carver.
To become successful, innovation isn't the only thing that's important. Determination, hard work and tireless effort are what make insane-geniuses known for only their genius. In this regard I agree with Sir Thomas Edison, "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration." To achieve, effort must be made.
I could be a genius, but that would only be because others accept my ideas as the truth. Through my efforts I have proof that I am undeniably correct and so changing their way of thinking isn't overly bad. Then again, I could be insane for stating a fact that is true but so bizarre that others refuse to accepted it. "There's a fine line between genius and insanity..."~Oscar Levant (1906 - 1972, from The Quotation Page regarding Sanity http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/sanity/).
To believe your own thoughts, to have faith in your instincts, is the undeniable truth for each person. However your reality may easily differ from that of another. Even so, common truths can be shared within groups of people.
Believe in yourself, and you will prove to others that you are indeed correct.
Wonderfully clear and focused. The quotes and sections make it very engaging. I believe the strongest quote is "the difference between insanity and genius is measured only by success" by Elliot Carver because it supports the point you are trying to make wonderfully. The other quotes support your point too, but this one is the most to the point. The quotations you use are perfect for clarifying your point. Such as when you say "Then again, I could be insane for stating a fact that is true but so bizarre that others refuse to accepted it. 'There's a fine line between genius and insanity...'~Oscar Levant (1906 - 1972)". A clearer introduction might help improve your journal.
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes, clearer intro, and wonderfully expressed.