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We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.
We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.
Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.
Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.
Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.
Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.
Doing easily what others find it difficult is talent; doing what
is impossible for talent is genius.
Doing easily what others find it difficult is talent; doing what
is impossible for talent is genius.
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.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
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.
Every work of Genius is tinctured by the feelings, and often
originates in the events of times.
Every work of Genius is tinctured by the feelings, and often
originates in the events of times.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
