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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.
But genius must be born, and never can be taught.
But genius must be born, and never can be taught.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.
The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.
Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.
Everyone is born with genius, but most people only keep it a few minutes.
Everyone is born with genius, but most people only keep it a few minutes.
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.