Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.

Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.

Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.

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.

You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.

You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.

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.

Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.

Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.

Vivutur ingenio, that damn'd motto there
Seduced me first to me a wicked player.

Vivutur ingenio, that damn'd motto there
Seduced me first to me a wicked player.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.