A good mind is sharper than a bad sword.

A beautiful mind is greater than a deceitful soul.

Roses do not bloom hurriedly; for beauty, like any masterpiece, takes time to blossom.

One who thinks for himself is a threat to his enemies, a refuge to his acquaintances, a prize to his friends, and a gift to the world.

Confuse them with your intelligence, baffle them with your excellence, bewilder them with your brilliance, and perplex them with your transcendence.

Talent is intelligent, brilliance is clever, genius is wise.

Your talent is a gift. Your skill is a prize. Your brilliance is a blessing. Your genius is your reward.

Passion takes you to the mountain foot; talent takes you to the mountaintop; brilliance takes you to the sky; genius takes you to the stars.

When you are ahead of your time, it is inevitable you will anger some people for leaving them behind.