But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. read more

But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.

We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.

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.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my 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 . . . means the transcendent capacity of taking trouble.

Genius . . . means the transcendent capacity of taking trouble.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

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

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

The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.

The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.