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The appearance of a single great genius is more than equivalent to the birth of a hundred mediocrities.
The appearance of a single great genius is more than equivalent to the birth of a hundred mediocrities.
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
Ridicule has historically proven itself a rickety fence for great ideas.
Ridicule has historically proven itself a rickety fence for great ideas.
How comes it to pass, then, that we appear such cowards in
reasoning, and are so afraid to stand read more
How comes it to pass, then, that we appear such cowards in
reasoning, and are so afraid to stand the test of ridicule?
- Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury,
Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.
Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.
Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought, But Genius must be born; and never can be taught.
Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought, But Genius must be born; and never can be taught.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
