Perspiration Quotes

“Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.”

“Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.”

“It has been often said that writing is 99 percent perspiration and 1 percent inspiration. In my experience, this is true. But, in my opinion, it is useless without that 1 percent. It's like an engine without fuel -- can't get anywhere without it. Or like a lighthouse without a light on top -- doesn't guide anyone in to home or safe harbor.”

“If genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration, then as a culture we tend to lionize the one percent.”

“Ladies glisten, men perspire, horses sweat.-Early Nun Quote, The Old Ursuline Convent (1727) New Orleans, LA”

“Give the labourer his wage before his perspiration be dry.”

“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”

“If your creation is taking 99% perspiration, it stinks and you need more inspiration.”

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

“A line of perspiration slipped down my spine like a waterslide at an unamusement park.”

“Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.”