Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

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.

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),

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.

I have nothing to declare but my genius.

I have nothing to declare but my genius.

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.

Doing easily what others find it difficult is talent; doing what
is impossible for talent is genius.

Doing easily what others find it difficult is talent; doing what
is impossible for talent is genius.

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.