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.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.

Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.

I have nothing to declare but my genius.

I have nothing to declare but my genius.

Genius is an infinite capacity for taking life by the scruff of the neck.

Genius is an infinite capacity for taking life by the scruff of the neck.

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.

In every work of genius we recognise our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated read more

In every work of genius we recognise our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Vivutur ingenio, that damn'd motto there
Seduced me first to me a wicked player.

Vivutur ingenio, that damn'd motto there
Seduced me first to me a wicked player.