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When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.
When Nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.
Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.
Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
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.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
When Nature has work to be done, she create a genius to do it.
When Nature has work to be done, she create a genius to do it.
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
I have nothing to declare but my genius.
I have nothing to declare but my genius.