Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.

Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.

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.

Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.

Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.

Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.

Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used read more

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used pseudonym Timothy Titcomb),

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.

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.

Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius
can appear.

Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius
can appear.