Original artwork, not a still
When a true genius appears in this world, you will know him by this sign, that all the dunces are in confederacy against him.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Swift delivers a sharp, satirical formula for spotting real talent: watch for the mediocre crowd closing ranks against it. This wry aphorism skewers jealousy and conformity, suggesting genuine brilliance reliably provokes resentment from people threatened by it.
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