Thomas M. Disch's CAMP CONCENTRATION

P. 12

Genius...is an infinite capacity for taking pains.

P. 58

...genius is simply the bringing together of two hitherto distinct spheres of reference, or matrices--a talent for juxtapositions.

P. 59

The mind defends itself against the disintegrative process of creativity...if genius doesn't reign itself in...common people take action...we put all our geniuses in one kind or another of isolation ward, to escape being infected.