It's hard to decide who's truly brilliant; it's easier to see who's driven, which in the long run may be more important.

Michael Crichton
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George Bernard Shaw and Albert Einstein were both geniuses and they both had a great sense of humor. The quote about genius and humor is saying that the person who has a great sense of humor will be able to live long enough to be considered a genius. Which is more important, the talent or the drive to use it?

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