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Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.
Genius develops in quiet places, character out in the full current of human life.
I have nothing to declare except my genius.
I have nothing to declare except my genius.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Perhaps, moreover, he whose genius appears deepest and truest
excels his fellows in nothing save the knack of expression; read more
Perhaps, moreover, he whose genius appears deepest and truest
excels his fellows in nothing save the knack of expression; he
throws out occasionally a lucky hint at truths of which every
human soul is profoundly though unutterably conscious.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
Doing easily what others find it difficult is talent; doing what
is impossible for talent is genius.
Doing easily what others find it difficult is talent; doing what
is impossible for talent is genius.
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.