Palinkasocsi  +  590698 Sat, 22 Nov 08 02:55 PM Dear Friends, Can you see any difference in meaning between: He is not a genius.  vs.  He is no genius.? Thanks a lot. Best, Palinkasocsi Palinkasocsi Joined on Mon, Nov 26 2007 Hungary Full Member 264

	Fandorin  +  590702 Sat, 22 Nov 08 03:05 PM As for me there is no difference between them. Fandorin Joined on Thu, Dec 20 2007 Moscow Contributing Member 1,377 Whatever happens, be yourself.

	Clive  +  590706 Sat, 22 Nov 08 03:10 PM Hi, Can you see any difference in meaning between: He is not a genius.  vs.  He is no genius.? Yes. Here are a couple of very general comments. He is not a genius.  This states a fact. He is no genius.      This suggests he is not smart, even that he is stupid. Consider these examples. He is not Tom. Again, a statement of fact. He is no Tom. Generally speaking, this means he does not have the character qualities of Tom. You might like to look at this link.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senator,_you_are_no_Jack_Kennedy The line "Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy" was used with deadly effect in a US vice-presidential debate. Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,298 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo

	Fandorin  +  590723 Sat, 22 Nov 08 03:35 PM Thank you Clive Fandorin