If genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains, Marilyn certainly has it. She never overlooks a single detail that needs attention.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains — Cf. 1858 CARLYLE Frederick the Great I. IV. iii. ‘Genius’..means transcendent capacity of taking trouble, first of all. 1870 J. E. HOPKINS Work amongst Working Men iv. Gift, like genius, I often think, only means an infinite capacity for taking… … Proverbs new dictionary
genius — see genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains … Proverbs new dictionary
infinite — see genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains … Proverbs new dictionary
capacity — see genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains … Proverbs new dictionary
intelligence — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Capacity to learn Nouns 1. intelligence, capacity, comprehension, apprehension, understanding; parts, sagacity, [mother] wit, esprit; intelligence quotient, IQ, acuteness, shrewdness, cunning; acumen,… … English dictionary for students
Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, Thematic Index — absence absence makes the heart grow fonder he who is absent is always in the wrong the best of friends must part blue are the hills that are far away distance lends enchantment to the view out of sight, out of mind … Proverbs new dictionary
pain — see genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains no pain, no gain pride feels no pain … Proverbs new dictionary
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