Quotes about Genius

No man ever followed his genius till it misled him. Though the result were bodily weakness, yet perhaps no one can say that the consequences were to be regretted, for these were a life in conformity to higher principles.

Nature is mythical and mystical always, and works with the license and extravagance of genius.

No man with a genius for legislation has appeared in America. They are rare in the history of the world.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

With copious evidence ranging from Plato's haughtiness to Beethoven's tirades, we may conclude that the most brilliant people of history tend to be a prickly lot.

Genius is often only the power of making continuous efforts.

I think that when people hear the president [George W. Bush] speak, frankly, they think he's really stupid. But what people don't realize is that there's a genius behind that stupidity, and that genius is Harlan McCraney.

Great geniuses have the shortest biographies.

First, make yourself a reputation for being a creative genius. Second, surround yourself with partners who are better than you are. Third, leave them to go get on with it.

Genius is an infinite capacity for causing pain.

Girls did that then — knocked themselves out to support some man's notion of his own genius. What was Gavin doing to help pay the rent? Not much, though she suspected him of dealing pot on the side. Once in a while they even smoked some of that, though not often, because it made Constance cough. It was all very romantic.