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Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. read more
But the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
No great genius is without an admixture of madness.
No great genius is without an admixture of madness.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
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.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
But genius must be born, and never can be taught.
But genius must be born, and never can be taught.
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more
complex. . . . It takes a touch of genius--and read more
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more
complex. . . . It takes a touch of genius--and a lot of courage
to move in the opposite direction.
