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Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.
Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.
Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.
Philosophy becomes poetry, and science imagination, in the
enthusiasm of genius.
Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
It is the privilege of genius that to it life never grows commonplace as to the rest of us.
It is the privilege of genius that to it life never grows commonplace as to the rest of us.
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and
no genius can long or often utter read more
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and
no genius can long or often utter anything which is not invited
and gladly entertained by men around him.
Genius and its rewards are briefly told:
A liberal nature and a niggard doom,
A difficult journey read more
Genius and its rewards are briefly told:
A liberal nature and a niggard doom,
A difficult journey to a splendid tomb.
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 is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.
