“My brain is only a receiver, in the Universe there is a core from which we obtain knowledge, strength and inspiration. I have not penetrated into the secrets of this core, but I know that it exists.” -Nikola Tesla
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But I can't think of anyone more genius than Tesla or Da Vinci.. and knowing their thoughts on these things is interesting =)
John von Neumann might make the list of "more intelligent," depending on how we define intelligence... not that I'm trying to idolize him, either!
Edit: To not be a total downer, I'll add my favorite Tesla quote (from 93 years ago):
> When wireless is perfectly applied the whole earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole. We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this, but through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of thousands of miles; and the instruments through which we shall be able to do his will be amazingly simple compared with our present telephone. A man will be able to carry one in his vest pocket.