Every work of Genius is tinctured by the feelings, and often
originates in the events of times.

Every work of Genius is tinctured by the feelings, and often
originates in the events of times.

Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought, But Genius must be born; and never can be taught.

Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought, But Genius must be born; and never can be taught.

Genius . . . means the transcendent capacity of taking trouble.

Genius . . . means the transcendent capacity of taking trouble.

There is no sin except stupidity.

There is no sin except stupidity.

It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful.

It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful.

Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.

Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.

No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.

No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.

What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

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.