Genius is a will-o'-the-wisp if it lacks a solid foundation of perseverence and fanatical tenacity. This is the most important thing in all of human life.

There is no such thing as unfortunate genius; if a man or woman is fit for work, God appoints the field.

The demon of intemperance ever seems to have delighted in sucking the blood of genius and of generosity.

Genius can never despise labour.

Genius is clairvoyant.

Genius is always more suggestive than expressive.

The confirmations of the Spirit are all those powers and gifts which some are born with (and which men sometimes call genius), but for which others have to strive with infinite pains. They come to that man or woman who accepts his life with radiant acquiescence.

For me, the world of nature bears spectacular witness to the imaginative genius of our Creator.

Who shall say I am not the happy genius of my household?

Who shall say I am notthe happy genius of my household?