One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.

One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.

True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genii.

True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genii.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

But genius must be born, and never can be taught.

But genius must be born, and never can be taught.

There is no great genius without a mixture of madness.
[Lat., Nullum magnum ingenium sine mixtura dementia.]

There is no great genius without a mixture of madness.
[Lat., Nullum magnum ingenium sine mixtura dementia.]

The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.

The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.

Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.

Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.

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

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