The power of applying attention, steady and undissipated, to a single object, is the sure mark of superior genius.
— Chesterfield
Also attributed to: Unknown
Focused concentration and undivided attention mark truly exceptional minds and capabilities.
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Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
— Thomas A. Edison
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— Unknown
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— Samuel Johnson
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— Unknown
Doing easily what others find difficult is talent; doing what is impossible for talent is genius.
— Amiel
