When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by the sign that the dunces are all read more

When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by the sign that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.

As diamond cuts diamond, and one hone smooths a second, all the
parts of intellect are whetstones to each read more

As diamond cuts diamond, and one hone smooths a second, all the
parts of intellect are whetstones to each other; and genius,
which is but the result of their mutual sharpening, is character
too.

Slowly those who create the wealth of the world are permitted to share it. The future is in labor's strong, read more

Slowly those who create the wealth of the world are permitted to share it. The future is in labor's strong, rough hands.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.

One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.

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.

When admirals extoll'd for standing still,
Of doing nothing with a deal of skill.

When admirals extoll'd for standing still,
Of doing nothing with a deal of skill.

You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.

You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.

Nobody in the game of football should be called a genius. A genius is somebody like Norman Einstein.

Nobody in the game of football should be called a genius. A genius is somebody like Norman Einstein.