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.

But genius must be born, and never can be taught.

But genius must be born, and never can be taught.

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, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.

There is no great genius without some touch of madness.

There is no great genius without some touch of madness.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

Genius and its rewards are briefly told:
A liberal nature and a niggard doom,
A difficult journey read more

Genius and its rewards are briefly told:
A liberal nature and a niggard doom,
A difficult journey to a splendid tomb.