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There is a thin line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.
There is a thin line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.
The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success.
The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success.
No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.
No excellent soul is exempt from a mixture of madness.
But when Fate destines one to ruin it begins by blinding the eyes
of his understanding.
But when Fate destines one to ruin it begins by blinding the eyes
of his understanding.
Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.
Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.
Madam, I swear I use no art at all.
That he is mad, 'tis true: 'tis true 'tis pity,
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Madam, I swear I use no art at all.
That he is mad, 'tis true: 'tis true 'tis pity,
And pity 'tis 'tis true--a foolish figure.
What is more insane than to vent on senseless things the anger
that is felt towards men?
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What is more insane than to vent on senseless things the anger
that is felt towards men?
[Lat., Quid est dementius quam bilem in homines collectam in res
effundere.]
I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.
I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.
It shall be so.
Madness in great ones must not unwatched go.
It shall be so.
Madness in great ones must not unwatched go.
