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Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of read more
Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of centipede--not because they have a hundred feet, but because most people can't count above fourteen.
Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.
When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.
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 only patience.
[Fr., Le Genie, c'est la patience.]
Genius is only patience.
[Fr., Le Genie, c'est la patience.]
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
Genius is the ability to act rightly without precedent--the power to do the right thing the first time.
Genius is the ability to act rightly without precedent--the power to do the right thing the first time.
