Great geniuses have the shortest biographies. Posted on September 25, 2011September 25, 2006 by admin “Great geniuses have the shortest biographies.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson Category: great Tags: great, Ralph Waldo Emerson Spread the love Related posts: Character is higher than intellect. A great Trust men and they will be True Death comes to all, but great achievements Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.