Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it 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.

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that
treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is read more

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that
treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his
reward.

Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius
can appear.

Many men of genius must arise before a particular man of genius
can appear.

Labour itself is but a sorrowful song,
The protest of the weak against the strong.

Labour itself is but a sorrowful song,
The protest of the weak against the strong.

I don't want to be a genius--I have enough problems just trying to be a man.

I don't want to be a genius--I have enough problems just trying to be a man.

Every man is dishonest who lives upon the labor of others, no matter if he occupies a throne.

Every man is dishonest who lives upon the labor of others, no matter if he occupies a throne.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent
perspiration.

They can expect nothing but their labor for their pains.
- Cervantes (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra),

They can expect nothing but their labor for their pains.
- Cervantes (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra),