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“The most advanced, creative and original thinking is always a product of historical context and the influences of previous geniuses, mentors, and collaborators on the mind of the originator.”

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Book:Discover Your Genius: How to Think Like History's Ten Most Revolutionary Minds
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“Crazy people who are productive are geniuses. Crazy people who are rich are eccentric. Crazy people who are neither productive nor rich are just plain crazy. Geniuses and crazy people are both out in the middle of a deep ocean; geniuses swim, crazy people drown. Most of us are sitting safely on the shore. Take a chance and get your feet wet.”

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Book:Creativity on Demand: How to Ignite and Sustain the Fire of Genius
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