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Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
Genius is the recovery of childhood at will.
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.
It is the privilege of genius that to it life never grows commonplace as to the rest of us.
It is the privilege of genius that to it life never grows commonplace as to the rest of us.
But genius must be born, and never can be taught.
But genius must be born, and never can be taught.
Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.
Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius.
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.
