The whole genius of an author consists in describing well, and delineating character well. Homer, Plato, Virgil, Horace only excel other writers… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The individuals who seem to us most outstanding, who are honored with the name of genius, are those who have proposed to… — Simone de Beauvoir Copy Share Image
The Man of Genius may at the same time be, indeed is commonly, an Artist, but the two are not to be… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Multiculturalism and academic feminism started disparaging works of genius on the basis of their authors' sex and race. — Heather Mac Donald Copy Share Image
Hence the genius of having Ken steer this ship as well. You have to invest these characters with a Shakespearian quality and… — Ray Stevenson Copy Share Image
My father was into fame and leaving his mark. He was a city planner, sort of a genius in that world, the… — Kevin Bacon Copy Share Image
As I hope For quiet days, fair issue, and long life, With such love as 'tis now, the murkiest den, The most… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
I trust there are none here present, who profess to be followers of Christ who do not also practice prayer in their… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
When nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
For me, there are two different things that make Sherlock Sherlock. One is, you know, within the books: obviously he's a genius… — Jonny Lee Miller Copy Share Image
Europe has always owed to oriental genius its divine impulses. What these holy bards said, all sane men found agreeable and true. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Oh, I think Janie Bryant is a genius. I mean, I think she changed menswear almost single-handedly with what she did on… — Matt Bomer Copy Share Image
I think that we're now deep into a struggle for control over the Internet and there are various actors - state, corporate,… — Misha Glenny Copy Share Image
A lot of the younger Indian generation are either IT geniuses or doctors - the number of doctors I've seen in L.A.… — Freida Pinto Copy Share Image
Genius is a curse. That's how I look at it. Some think that the brilliant comprehend the universe in a way the… — Harlan Coben Copy Share Image
Common sense is better than genius, and hence its bestowment is more universal. — Horace Mann Copy Share Image
You think you’re a very clever fellow, don’t you?” Saldur challenged. “No, Your Grace,” Merrick replied. “Clever is the man who makes… — Michael J. Sullivan Copy Share Image
Although genius always commands admiration, character most secures respect. The former is more the product of the brain, the latter of heart-power;… — Samuel Smiles Copy Share Image
There is such a thing as genius, and these are people who do not have a formal disability, DSM-IV-type. They may have… — Darold Treffert Copy Share Image
I confess that I have hitherto indulged very little in philanthropic enterprises.... While my townsmen and women are devoted in somany ways… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
