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But genius must be born, and never can be taught.
But genius must be born, and never can be taught.
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.
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.
In every work of genius we recognise our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated read more
In every work of genius we recognise our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.
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.
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.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
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),
