Genius is by definition a ...

Genius is by definition a style of consciousness characterized by the ability to access high energy attractor patterns. It is not a personality characteristic. It is not something that a person has, nor even something that someone is. Those in whom we recognize genius commonly disclaim it. A universal characteristic of genius is humility. The genius has always attributed his insights to some higher influence.
 David R. Hawkins

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Until one acknowledges the genius within oneself, one will have great difficulty recognizing it in others.
 David R. Hawkins