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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.
Everyone is a genius at least once a year; a real genius has his original ideas closer together.
Everyone is a genius at least once a year; a real genius has his original ideas closer together.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Vivutur ingenio, that damn'd motto there
Seduced me first to me a wicked player.
Vivutur ingenio, that damn'd motto there
Seduced me first to me a wicked player.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
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.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
I don't want to be a genius--I have enough problems just trying to be a man.
I don't want to be a genius--I have enough problems just trying to be a man.
