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genius reason highest
The greatest genius is never so great as when it is chastised and subdued by the highest reason. Charles Caleb Colton
genius literature nodding
Moderation is the inseparable companion of wisdom, but with it genius has not even a nodding acquaintance.
genius literature may
The drafts which true genius draws upon posterity, although they may not always be honored so soon as they are due, are sure to be paid with compound interest in the end.
genius talent particular
Genius in one grand particular is like life. We know nothing of either but by their effects.
genius eccentricity
Eccentricities of genius. Charles Dickens
genius athens males
The male orientation of classical Athens was inseparable from its genius. Athens became great not despite but because of its misogyny. Camille Paglia
genius poetic emily
Sappho and Emily Dickinson are the only woman geniuses in poetic history.
genius said mark
There is none but he Whose being I do fear; and under him My genius is rebuked, as it is said Mark Antony's was by Caesar. William Shakespeare
genius republican throwing
Historically, the Republicans have been geniuses at throwing away advantages. Bob Packwood
irish-poet learning
Writing is learning to say nothing, more cleverly each day. William Allingham
irish-poet men rich rule
Law grinds the poor, and rich men rule the law. Oliver Goldsmith
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It is a poor cause which has to be lied for regularly. Katharine Elizabeth Fullerton Gerould
irish-poet lies-and-lying science
The insidiousness of science lies in its claim to be not a subject, but a method.
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A sword, a spade, and a thought should never be allowed to rust. James Stephens
irish-poet knowledge
Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.
irish-poet man rejoice
How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men?
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An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.
irish-poet
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.