Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

As diamond cuts diamond, and one hone smooths a second, all the
parts of intellect are whetstones to each read more

As diamond cuts diamond, and one hone smooths a second, all the
parts of intellect are whetstones to each other; and genius,
which is but the result of their mutual sharpening, is character
too.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and
no genius can long or often utter read more

The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue; and
no genius can long or often utter anything which is not invited
and gladly entertained by men around him.

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.

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

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

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.

Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.

We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.

We are all geniuses up to the age of ten.