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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.
But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. read more
But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.
Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
