Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used read more

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used pseudonym Timothy Titcomb),

Genius . . . means the transcendent capacity of taking trouble.

Genius . . . means the transcendent capacity of taking trouble.

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.

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.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.

No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.

Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.

Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.

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.