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"Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius."
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Genius"The genius is an omnipotent Ansich [in-itself] which as such would rock the whole world. For the sake of order, another figure appears along with him, namely, fate. Fate is nothing. It is the genius himself who discovers it, and the more profound the genius, the more profoundly he discovers fate, because that figure is merely the anticipation of providence."
Genius is a characteristic of original and exceptional insight in the performance of some art or endeavor that surpasses expectations, sets new standards for the future, establishes better methods of operation, or remains outside the capabilities of competitors. Genius is associated with intellectual ability and creative productivity. The term genius can also be used to refer to people characteris
"Fortune has rarely condescended to be the companion of genius."
"Gift, like genius, I often think only means an infinite capacity for taking pains."
"Ingenio stat sine morte decus."
"As usual he looked tired, but that was normal. Geniuses worked harder than anyone else, not less hard."
"Nullum sæculum magnis ingeniis clausum est."
"A genius is one who can do anything except make a living."