# Galileo, Einstein on genius: passion, curiosity matter 2026-08-07T17:12:48+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Two of history's greatest scientists, Galileo Galilei and Albert Einstein, both argued that passion and curiosity, not innate talent, are the true sources of genius. Times of India's Quote of the Day series featured these famous lines: 'Passion is the genesis of genius' (Galileo) and 'I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious' (Einstein). Both scientists' lives demonstrated this: Galileo continued working under house arrest, and Einstein produced his greatest work while a patent clerk. Their quotes challenge the modern obsession with natural ability. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: expertise, Galileo, genius, history, passion, science Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/why-galileo-said-passion-is-genesis-of-genius/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/why-galileo-said-passion-is-genesis-of-genius/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.