The earliest form of the word āgeniusā referred to a person who powerfully influenced the character, conduct, or fortunes of another. Times have changed and with them the various connotations of the word āgenius,ā but today we still look to the more enlightened members of our society to elevate the rest of us. True Genius is a compendium of 1,001 moving quotes from the worldās geniuses of the past and present whose words will leave an indelible mark on your life. Selected from the output of the greatest minds in literature, history, philosophy, philanthropy, and artāand divided into categories such as love, life, and forgivenessāthese words of wisdom are sure to inspire the positive change and mental improvement necessary for your own quest to achieve true genius.