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Friedrich Schiller

Every true genius is bound to be naive.

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Schiller suggests that people with exceptional intelligence often lack worldly experience or sophistication, which can make them appear innocent or simple-minded. This naivety is not a flaw but a natural part of their unique way of thinking and seeing the world.

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