The purpose of having the orphans study all these diverse fields was not for them to just become geniuses, but to become polymaths — meaning they would be geniuses in a wide variety of fields.

James Morcan
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Polymaths are people who possess a wide range of knowledge and skills. They are usually very intelligent and knowledgeable in many different areas, but they aren’t necessarily the best in any of them. A polymath doesn’t need to be the best at everything, just as long as he or she can do it well.

Source: The Ninth Orphan

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