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Genius Quotes - Page 8

We love a genius for what he leaves and mourn him for what he takes away

Nicola Kalinsky, Thomas Gainsborough (1995). “Gainsborough”, Phaidon Incorporated Limited

The real geniuses know where their writing has to be good and where they can get away with some mediocrity.

"Composers On Music: Eight Centuries of Writings". Book by Josiah Fisk, p. 355. In conversation with Isaac Glikman (July 4, 1966), January 30, 1997.

They think I'm crazy and maybe I am. But maybe I'm a genius.

"Gibson plans epic in Latin and Aramaic". www.theguardian.com. September 23, 2002.

A genius is someone who can tolerate the discomfort of uncertainty while generating as many ideas as possible.

Marty Neumeier (2014). “The 46 Rules of Genius: An Innovator's Guide to Creativity”, p.31, New Riders

There is no off position on the genius switch.

"Late Show with David Letterman", www.imdb.com. 1993 - 2015.

Marriage requires a special talent, like acting. Monogamy requires genius.

"Celebrities Who Have NEVER Been Divorced" by Pat Gallagher, www.huffingtonpost.com. February 8, 2015.

Genius, as an explosive power, beats gunpowder hollow.

Leonard Huxley, Thomas Henry Huxley (2011). “Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley”, p.53, Cambridge University Press

The moment of recognizing your own lack of talent is a flash of genius.

"Unkempt Thoughts" as translated by Jacek Galazka, 1962.