Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.

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.

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.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

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),

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare but my genius.

I have nothing to declare but my genius.

Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.

Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.