Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genii.

True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genii.

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.

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.

The first and last thing required of genius is the love of truth.
[Ger., Das erste und letzte, was read more

The first and last thing required of genius is the love of truth.
[Ger., Das erste und letzte, was vom Genie gefordert wird, ist
Wahreits-Liebe.]

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

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.