Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.

Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

I don't want to be a genius--I have enough problems just trying to be a man.

I don't want to be a genius--I have enough problems just trying to be a man.

Genius is only patience.
[Fr., Le Genie, c'est la patience.]

Genius is only patience.
[Fr., Le Genie, c'est la patience.]

Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.

Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.

Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.

Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.

Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.

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.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.