When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.

When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.

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.

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more
complex. . . . It takes a touch of genius--and read more

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more
complex. . . . It takes a touch of genius--and a lot of courage
to move in the opposite direction.

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

Genius is only patience.
[Fr., Le Genie, c'est la patience.]

Genius is only patience.
[Fr., Le Genie, c'est la patience.]

Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius
can appear.

Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius
can appear.

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

His genius he was quite content in one brief sentence to define; Of inspiration one percent, of perspiration, ninety nine.

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.