Loren Eiseley - From the Acceptance category:
If he is more than a popular story-teller it may take humanity a generation to absorb and grow accustomed to the new geography with which the scientist or artist presents us. Even then, perhaps only the more imaginative and literate may accept him. (Loren Eiseley)
Loren Eiseley - From the Genius category:
Subconsciously the genius is feared as an image breaker; frequently he does not accept the opinions of the mass, or man's opinion of himself. (Loren Eiseley)
Loren Eiseley - From the Greatness category:
It is frequently the tragedy of the great artist, as it is of the great scientist, that he frightens the ordinary man. (Loren Eiseley)
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