Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.

Genius hath electric power which earth can never tame.

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.

Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.

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

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

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Everyone is born with genius, but most people only keep it a few minutes.

Everyone is born with genius, but most people only keep it a few minutes.

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used read more

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.
- Josiah Gilbert Holland (used pseudonym Timothy Titcomb),