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In every work of genius we recognise our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated read more
In every work of genius we recognise our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.
You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.
The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.
The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.
Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought, But Genius must be born; and never can be taught.
Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought, But Genius must be born; and never can be taught.
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.
Genius is an African who dreams up snow.
Genius is an African who dreams up snow.
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.
No great genius is without an admixture of madness.
No great genius is without an admixture of madness.
