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"The genius, wit, and the spirit of a nation are discovered by their proverbs."

"Genius is not a retainer to any emperor, or is its material silver, or gold, or marble, except to a trifling extent."

"A popular author is one who writes what the people think. Genius invites them to think something else."

"What is a genius? A person who demands little to nothing from others, but is often found extremely difficult to have around."

"Labeled fools to the world are geniuses to the cosmos."

"Genius could be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way, or even to say a simple thing in a simpler way."

"Genius is an inner inherent intuition and perception. It is not a teachable condition."
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"Why do you hasten to remove anything which hurts your eye, while if something affects your soul you postpone the cure until next year?"

"The power of daring anything their fancy suggest, as always been conceded to the painter and the poet."

"To have a great man for a friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it."

"Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor."

"It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity."
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