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

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

To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for read more

To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men--that is genius.

No great genius is without an admixture of madness.

No great genius is without an admixture of madness.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.

Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.

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

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

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.]

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.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.