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Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius
can appear.
Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius
can appear.
One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.
One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.
Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such
We scarcely can praise it or blame it too much;
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Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such
We scarcely can praise it or blame it too much;
Who, born for the universe, narrow'd his mind,
And to party gave up what was meant for mankind.
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
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.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
