Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of read more

Sometimes men come by the name of genius in the same way that certain insects come by the name of centipede--not because they have a hundred feet, but because most people can't count above fourteen.

The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and
no genius can long or often utter read more

The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and
no genius can long or often utter anything which is not invited
and gladly entertained by men around him.

Genius is an infinite capacity for taking life by the scruff of the neck.

Genius is an infinite capacity for taking life by the scruff of the neck.

When Nature has work to be done, she create a genius to do it.

When Nature has work to be done, she create a genius to do it.

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

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

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.

You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.

We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.

We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.