Journal Writing Prompt: Genius
“Genius might be described as a supreme capacity for getting its possessors into trouble of all kinds.”~Samuel Butler
I used to have a beagle (Buddy) who was so smart, that he found a way to feed his “carb addiction” by pulling out drawers to make his own private ladder to the kitchen counter. When I first read today’s quote, my mind immediately drifted to memories of his frustrating “supreme capacity” of getting into all sorts of trouble. Another thought that popped into my mind was “too smart for his own good”. Which, is sort of what Mr. Butler is talking about in today’s quote.
In your journal, provide your own personal story that reflects this “too smart for your own good” situation. This can be a story about you, someone you know, a pet, an animal, or simply someone you “heard” about (you know, your sister’s-boyfriend’s-cousin’s-brother’s-girlfriend)
Daily journal writing prompt bonus: In your journal, respond to Mr. Butler’s idea that genius can be seen as a supreme capacity for getting into trouble. Do you agree? Have you ever known a teenager who was a troublemaker in school - but, had an extremely high IQ? Write about this or other examples to illustrate your agreement or disagreement with the idea.
Happy Journaling!
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