Conceit spoils the finest genius.

Louisa May Alcott
Conceit spoils the finest genius.
Conceit spoils the finest genius.
Conceit spoils the finest genius.
Conceit spoils the finest genius.
About This Quote

Conceit spoils the finest genius. This quote comes from the English writer Samuel Johnson. It suggests that conceit is the opposite of genius. The genius is a special ability that allows a person to do something well.

Conceit is a kind of pride in one’s talent. It can spoil a person in many ways. For example, if a person with a great talent in a particular area becomes conceited, he is likely to stop practicing his art because he believes that he has already achieved perfection.

In addition, when someone becomes conceited, he may have problems making friends because he feels they are beneath him.

Source: Little Women

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