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Genius Quotes

Brilliance, and what it takes to keep it.

This page treats genius as something both rare and slightly absurd, a reminder that even a cultivated mind stays subject to ordinary conditions, and a wry claim that monogamy demands more talent than acting does, close to Intelligence quotes.

I'm a bordering genius.

Quotes by Lee Ryan

I have never been an innovator, a creative genius.

Quotes by Lawrence Welk

Great innovators like Thomas Alva Edison, Henry Ford, and Andrew Carnegie didn't rely on government. There was hardly any of it in those days. More recently, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Larry Ellison used genius to put brand-new ideas into...

Quotes by Lawrence Kudlow

Like all young men I set out to be a genius, but mercifully laughter intervened.

Quotes by Lawrence Durrell

You have to be a little bit cautious when the market gets quite strong because there's a tendency to anoint a genius artist every other day. That would be a word of advice for the collectors out there.

Quotes by Larry Gagosian

Martin Freeman is a genius, he really is. He gives you every color of the rainbow in every take and it's wonderful just to play off of him and opposite him.

Quotes by Lara Pulver

To see things in the seed, that is genius.

Quotes by Lao Tzu

I don't think Ireland has ever had a genius for the novel. Of course, there were plenty of Irish novels, but I don't think that was ever the natural means of expression for the Irish.

Quotes by Lady Gregory

We can all be geniuses because one definition of genius is the infinite capacity for taking pains.

Quotes by Knute Rockne

Professor Hawking is heralded as 'the genius of Britain,' yet he believes in the scientific impossibility that nothing created everything and that life sprang from non-life. Why should anyone believe Mr. Hawking's writings if he cannot provide evidence for his...

Quotes by Kirk Cameron

I've always wanted to work with De Zerbi, and I think he is a genius in his vision of football.

Quotes by Kevin-Prince Boateng

Very first thing in the morning, I spew some rough genius directly on to the laptop. Then I have coffee and rewrite for three hours.

Quotes by Kevin Barry

I think Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' is a work of genius.

Quotes by Kelly Asbury

The media works in sound bites. They can make you look like a genius or stupid.

Quotes by Kato Kaelin

The only genius that's worth anything is the genius for hard work.

Quotes by Kathleen Winsor

Genius can probably run on ahead and seek out new ways. But the good artists who follow after genius - and I count myself among these - have to restore the lost connection once more.

Quotes by Kathe Kollwitz

The genius of Kate Middleton is that she hasn't gone too far. She's still dressing in a way that people can relate to.

Quotes by Kate Reardon

When it comes to peaking at the right time, I have to thank my coach Mike Holmes: he is a genius.

Quotes by Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Oh, 'Step Brothers' is genius. I could watch that film a thousand times.

Quotes by Justin Kurzel

I think Joss Whedon is a genius.

Quotes by Julie Plec

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this "genius" quotes page cover?
This page explores genius from a few angles -- as an innate trait, a poetic metaphor, and even a joke about relationships. One quote reflects on the mind generally: "Whether you are a genius or an idiot, a thief or, like me, a Zen priest who has cultivated the mind for 30 years - the mind anyway is subject to conditions." For more, see our Mind quotes page.
Is there a poetic quote describing genius as something that rises and shines?
Yes -- one lyrical quote reads: "Rising genius always shoots out its rays from among the clouds, but these will gradually roll away and disappear as it ascends to its steady luster." Browse more on our Talent quotes page.
Does this collection include a witty quote about marriage and genius?
Yes -- one short, funny quote reads: "Marriage requires a special talent, like acting. Monogamy requires genius." It's one of the lighter entries on this page. See more on our Creativity quotes page.
Is there a quote about genius in a business or organizational context?
Yes -- one quote makes the case for tapping into a team's collective genius: "The person who figures out how to harness the collective genius of his or her organization is going to blow the competition away." Browse more on our Intelligence quotes page.
Where can I find more quotes about intelligence and talent?
Continue exploring with our Geniuses quotes, Intelligence quotes, and Talent quotes pages for more.

One line pictures genius shooting rays through clouds before it fully emerges, while another ties business success to tapping a team's collective genius. Related pages: Creativity and Mind.