Genius
While we can’t say what genius is, exactly, there’s a bit to be learned by what bright folks say about it.
There’s more than one side to genius, of course, but it seems to me there’s remarkable agreement:
“Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience.” (George-Louis De Buffon)
"Genius is one percent inspiration, and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” (Thomas Edison)
“Genius is not a possession of the limited few, but exists in some degree in everyone. Where there is natural growth, a full and free play of faculties, genius will manifest itself.” (Robert Henri)
“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.” (Aldous Huxley)
“Genius is the infinite capacity for taking pains.” (Jane Hopkins)
"Genius, the power which dazzles human eyes, is oft but perseverance in disguise.” (Henry W. Austin) Okay, back to work.
The Kiss, sculpture by Auguste Rodin Best regards, Robert PS: “The modes of expression of men of geniu…
There’s more than one side to genius, of course, but it seems to me there’s remarkable agreement:
“Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience.” (George-Louis De Buffon)
"Genius is one percent inspiration, and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” (Thomas Edison)
“Genius is not a possession of the limited few, but exists in some degree in everyone. Where there is natural growth, a full and free play of faculties, genius will manifest itself.” (Robert Henri)
“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.” (Aldous Huxley)
“Genius is the infinite capacity for taking pains.” (Jane Hopkins)
"Genius, the power which dazzles human eyes, is oft but perseverance in disguise.” (Henry W. Austin) Okay, back to work.
The Kiss, sculpture by Auguste Rodin Best regards, Robert PS: “The modes of expression of men of geniu…