Quotes by Genius Genius and madness have something in common: both live in a world that is different from that which exists for everyone else. Arthur Schopenhauer genius different world A man of genius can hardly be sociable, for what dialogues could indeed be so intelligent and entertaining as his own monologues? Arthur Schopenhauer genius intelligent men To use many words to communicate few thoughts is everywhere the unmistakable sign of mediocrity. To gather much thought into few words stamps the man of genius. Arthur Schopenhauer genius writing men Talent works for money and fame; the motive which moves genius to productivity is, on the other hand, less easy to determine. Arthur Schopenhauer genius hands moving alent is like the marksman who hits a target which others cannot reach; genius is like the marksman who hits a target, as far as which others cannot even see. Arthur Schopenhauer target talent genius Every genius is a great child; he gazes out at the world as something strange, a spectacle, and therefore with purely objective interest Arthur Schopenhauer genius children world Every child is in a way a genius; and every genius is in a way a child. Arthur Schopenhauer genius children way Genius is to other gifts what the carbuncle is to the precious stones. It sends forth its own light, whereas other stones only reflect borrowed light. Arthur Schopenhauer precious-stones genius light Genius is an intellect that has become unfaithful to its destiny. Arthur Schopenhauer unfaithful destiny genius Why does it so often take a genius to see the obvious? Ashleigh Brilliant obvious genius doe You certainly can't tell anything from the microscopic structure of the brain whether the person was an idiot or a genius. Ashley Montagu idiot genius brain Better is possible. It does not take genius. It takes diligence. It takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And above all, it takes a willingness to try. Atul Gawande genius doe trying It is a mark of genius not to astonish but to be astonished. Aubrey Menen mark genius There is no need to create. Genius comes only to those who know how to use their eyes and their intelligence. Auguste Rodin genius eye use I did not consider him to be any kind of a genius. I considered him deeply lacking in the area that mattered most in life. Star quality. Augusten Burroughs quality genius stars And human instinct is ancient and reliable, utterly mysterious and possibly capable of great genius. I believe that refined, fluent instincts are a person's most valuable asset. My own instincts have repeatedly guided me against the grain of logic and probability. When I have trusted and followed their direction, they have never been wrong. I don't know how or why. But I know that every significant experience-positive or negative-sharpens them and makes them more accurate. Augusten Burroughs genius believe negative The belly is the giver of genius. Aulus Persius Flaccus giver genius food Indulge, and to thy genius freely give, Aulus Persius Flaccus genius ease giving Talent is a tenant in the house owned by genius. Austin O'Malley talent genius house Anyone is capable of anything (will plus belief is ability) if they themselves create the opportune moment and incentive. Heaven gives no genius to disbelievers and no vengeance worse than the body denied. Austin Osman Spare genius giving heaven «23456789101112»