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),

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

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

Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.

Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.

Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to

Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.

Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.

Common sense is genius in homespun.

Common sense is genius in homespun.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

Genius is an African who dreams up snow.

As diamond cuts diamond, and one hone smooths a second, all the
parts of intellect are whetstones to each read more

As diamond cuts diamond, and one hone smooths a second, all the
parts of intellect are whetstones to each other; and genius,
which is but the result of their mutual sharpening, is character
too.