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Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.
Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.
Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.
Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
Genius without education is like silver in the mine.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.
The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
