But genius must be born, and never can be taught.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. . . . It takes a touch of genius--and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.

Any fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius--and a lot of courage--to move in the opposite direction.

Genius and its rewards are briefly told: A liberal nature and a niggard doom, A difficult journey to a splendid tomb.

Genius is the power of lighting one's own fire.