He was looking for the Knight of Faith, the real prodigy. That real prodigy, having set its relations with the infinite, was entirely at home in the finite. Able to carry the jewel of faith, making the motions of the infinite, and as a result needing nothing but the finite and the usual. Whereas others sought the extraordinary in the world. Or wished to be what was gaped at. Saul Bellow
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"The real prodigy" captures the idea of someone who is accomplished without having to use any supernatural help. A real prodigy can achieve anything they set their mind to; they are master of their own destiny. They don't need an outside source to fulfill them. A person with great faith is able to accomplish goals that they set for themselves.

If they believe they can do it, then they will be able to. The ""real prodigy"" has the ability to be extraordinary, but is not extraordinary because of external factors. They do not need anyone else, or any magical gurus, or anyone else's opinions in order to be extraordinary.

They are special because they know they are special and their confidence allows them to be excellent at what they do.

Source: Mr. Sammlers Planet

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