Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

I have nothing to declare but my genius.

I have nothing to declare but my genius.

But genius must be born, and never can be taught.

But genius must be born, and never can be taught.

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by the sign that the dunces are all read more

When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by the sign that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.

I don't want to be a genius--I have enough problems just trying to be a man.

I don't want to be a genius--I have enough problems just trying to be a man.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.