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Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.
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.
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.
What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.
What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.
Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.
Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.
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.
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.
Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.
Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
