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Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.
Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.
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.
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.
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.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.
Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.
Every work of Genius is tinctured by the feelings, and often
originates in the events of times.
Every work of Genius is tinctured by the feelings, and often
originates in the events of times.
