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Show TRUTH WELL TOLD Genius is merely truth well told. This truth might take the form of a story, a song, a painting, a scientimic work or one of a multitude of other accomplishments. We too- often associate genius with prodigy, attributing the former only to those things and people who are rare in talent. A work of genius is the result or example of a great truth. An author depicts character true to life and human impulse. His work is read and accepted by millions of people, and while it may be fantastic or even mysterious, there is a gleam of truth shining through which accounts in a great measure for the popularity of his work. This is genius. A painter makes you feel the ocean's swell, calm3 your tired nerves with a rustic scene at eventide. even-tide. This is genius. He has written a truth with his colors and brush. The musician has thrilled you with his compositions or rendition ren-dition of his song. He has reached an ecstacy a harmony, which is truth. And this i3 genius. Likewise a man who speaks and lives honorably and with a true character is none the less a genius, though he may remain uncrowned in the eyes of the world. |