Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.

Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

The qualities of creativity and genius are within you, awaiting your decision to match up with the power of intention. read more

The qualities of creativity and genius are within you, awaiting your decision to match up with the power of intention. Genius is a characteristic of the creative force that allows all of material creation to come into form. It is an expression of the divine.

But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. read more

But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such
We scarcely can praise it or blame it too much;
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Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such
We scarcely can praise it or blame it too much;
Who, born for the universe, narrow'd his mind,
And to party gave up what was meant for mankind.