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Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius.
A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius.
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.
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.
When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by the sign that the dunces are all read more
When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by the sign that the dunces are all in confederacy against him.
A career is born in public -- talent in privacy.
A career is born in public -- talent in privacy.
What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.
What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.
