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Tag: genius

Michelangelo Buonarroti on Genius

September 19, 2013September 12, 2013 ericryangrantLeave a comment

Opening of the sky

“Genius is eternal patience.” — Michelangelo Buonarroti

Posted in quotationsTagged eternity, genius, Michelangelo Buonarroti, patience, quote

The Real Rain Man

September 18, 2013February 11, 2015 ericryangrantLeave a comment

Kim_Peek_Jan_16_2007

Kim Peek, the basis for Dustin Hoffman’s character in the film Rain Man, has memorized 9,600 books.

Posted in HistoryTagged facts, genius, kim peek, rain man

Helvetius on Genius

August 31, 2013August 28, 2013 ericryangrantLeave a comment

“Genius is nothing but continued attention.” — Helvetius

Posted in quotationsTagged attention, focus, genius, Helvetius, quote
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