APAD: Genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains

Genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains

This proverb emphasizes that hard work, persistence, and meticulous attention to detail are crucial for achieving greatness, rather than just innate talent. It suggests that true genius lies in the willingness to put in the necessary effort and endure challenges to reach the desired outcome. 
Here,"Genius" is not just about innate talent: The phrase challenges the common idea that genius is solely a gift of natural ability.  It highlights the importance of diligence, perseverance, and a meticulous approach to work. 
It's about the process:
The saying suggests that the path to achieving great things requires a significant amount of effort, time, and attention to detail. 
It implies that true genius emerges from the ability to face challenges and setbacks with unwavering determination. Persistence is the key!

While the exact origin is debated, it's often attributed to Thomas Carlyle, who wrote about "genius" meaning "transcendent capacity of taking trouble, first of all". 

Still agree w/ Hanff that it's talent NotGenius takingPains

Please, the geniuses and the talented, take my pains away:-)

what pain? doesn't exist in Zeno's paradoxes ;-))

Neck, shoulders, rib-cage, and fingers, to name a few :-)

also the black eye the white belt gave me by accident on Fri

down w/ theWhiteBelt, but “good swimmers are often drowned”

so be careful of the white belts! :-)

What is the difference of talent&genius?

"Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a

target no one else can see.” – A. Schopenhauer :-))

Clear as mud

;-)) Another try: Hemingway's talented; The Bard's a genius