Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.

Quote by Walter Russell

Topics: Genius Quotes, Willpower Quotes

Almost all the noblest things that have been achieved in the world, have been achieved...

Almost all the noblest things that have been achieved in the world, have been achieved...

Genius is divine perseverance. Genius I cannot claim nor even extra brightness but perseverance all...

Genius is divine perseverance. Genius I cannot claim nor even extra brightness but perseverance all...

Genius is talent set on fire by courage

Genius is talent set on fire by courage

Every man of genius sees the world at a different angle from his fellows, and...

Every man of genius sees the world at a different angle from his fellows, and...

Genius is nothing more than inflamed enthusiasm.

Genius is nothing more than inflamed enthusiasm.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.

No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.

Genius will live and thrive without training, but it does not the less reward the...

Genius will live and thrive without training, but it does not the less reward the...

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Common sense is instinct. Enough of it is genius.

Our observation of nature must be diligent, our reflection profound, and our experiments exact. We...

Our observation of nature must be diligent, our reflection profound, and our experiments exact. We...

The principle mark of genius is not perfection but originality, the opening of new frontiers.

The principle mark of genius is not perfection but originality, the opening of new frontiers.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

Genius is essentially creative; it bears the stamp of the individual who possesses it.

Genius is essentially creative; it bears the stamp of the individual who possesses it.

What moves those of genius, what inspires their work is not new ideas, but their...

What moves those of genius, what inspires their work is not new ideas, but their...

Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience

Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience

Genius is a promontory jutting out into the future

Genius is a promontory jutting out into the future

Innocence in genius, and candor in power, are both noble qualities.

Innocence in genius, and candor in power, are both noble qualities.

Bach is the supreme genius of music... This man, who knows everything and feels everything,...

Bach is the supreme genius of music... This man, who knows everything and feels everything,...

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it

The greatest power in the world is willpower.

The greatest power in the world is willpower.