This should refer to an English famous saying:
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
It means:
Genius is largely the result of hard work, not a flash of inspiration.
Genius comes from diligence, not inspiration.
Add a famous saying for reference:
I only know hard-working geniuses.
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