Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used read more

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used pseudonym Timothy Titcomb),

Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.

Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.

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.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.

When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.

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.

As diamond cuts diamond, and one hone smooths a second, all the
parts of intellect are whetstones to each read more

As diamond cuts diamond, and one hone smooths a second, all the
parts of intellect are whetstones to each other; and genius,
which is but the result of their mutual sharpening, is character
too.

We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.

We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.