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"A genius is a grown-up that did not grow up."

"Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence."

"Of all the things in the world, I'm particularly amazed at, is the conviction with which the MIND, endorses an Idea, which is phenomenal, as it differentiates the Genius from Mediocre, or not to forget the human stupidity in particular!"

"UNIX is basically a simple operating system, but you have to be a genius to understand the simplicity."

"Governmental aid is a drawback rather than an assistance, as, although it may facilitate in the routine of artistic production, it is an impediment to the development of true artistic genius."

"Everyone is born a genius, but the process of living de-geniuses them."

"A genius knows how to make himself easily understood without being obvious about it."
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"Most of us can remember a time when a birthday - especially if it was one's own - brightened the world as if a second sun has risen."

"There are some people who want to throw their arms round you simply because it is Christmas; there are other people who want to strangle you simply because it is Christmas."

"One of the greatest joys known to man is to take a flight into ignorance in search of knowledge."

"I sometimes suspect that half our difficulties are imaginary and that if we kept quiet about them they would disappear."

"Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they can be happy in ways which we approve."

"Cut quarrels out of literature, and you will have very little history or drama or fiction or epic poetry left."
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