“Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.”
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“Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.” [Quotation attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19604-genius-always-gives-its-best-at-first-prudence/
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“Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.” Attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19604-genius-always-gives-its-best-at-first-prudence/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.” Attributed to Johann Kaspar Lavater. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/19604-genius-always-gives-its-best-at-first-prudence/.