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Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Egotism -- usually just a case of mistaken nonentity.
Egotism -- usually just a case of mistaken nonentity.
I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.
I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.
Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.
Genius is an infinite capacity for taking life by the scruff of the neck.
Genius is an infinite capacity for taking life by the scruff of the neck.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
