Is it not in the most absolute simplicity that real genius plies its pinions the most wonderfully?
But since he had The genius to be loved, why let him have The justice to be honoured in his grave.
Since when was genius found respectable?
The charm, one might say the genius, of memory is that it is choosy, chancy and temperamental.
The denial of contemporary genius is the rule rather than the exception. No one counts the eagles in the nest, till there is a rush of wings; and lo! they are flown.
The highest genius never flowers in satire, but culminates in sympathy with that which is best in human nature, and appeals to it.
Modest expression is a beautiful setting to the diamond of talent and genius.
Real genius of moral insight is a motor which will start any engine.
Genius is the ability to hold one's vision steady until it becomes reality
I've seen high and lows. When things go well that doesn't make me feel like some genius. Nor will I allow the next disappointment to make me feel like a complete failure.