The genius of David Petraeus has always been his masterful manipulation of the media.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
General Petraeus is not a miracle worker. He can not be successful unless the president creates greater confidence within his own team about the decisions which the president has himself made.
A man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself.
Every man of genius sees the world at a different angle from his fellows, and there is his tragedy.
I do not use the word 'genius' lightly, but if David Bowie is not a genius, then there is no such thing.
Every complete man has his genius. True virtue is genius.
Genius is always accompanied by enthusiasm.
Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and at Centcom, is probably the most decorated officer of his generation.
Since when was genius found respectable?
All genius is a conquering of chaos and mystery.
I have a close association with Gen. Petraeus... What you get in Dave Petraeus is a very unique officer, a combination of intelligence, extraordinary depth of knowledge and understanding.