Erratic Plans of a Knight
How did one even consider the brilliance and genius of certain individuals? Did one consider military prowess to be a genius? Strong, decisive and even their gut instincts in the wars they waged and started that only resulted in glory and riches?
Was it one's ability to command people—in general? Of a charismatic leader that gained the love of his people?
Would it be the ability to read the atmosphere and react accordingly? Even outwitting your opponent by ten paces ahead. Was that the genius that one thought and spoke of?
The definition of such things has already been laid out before and given meaning by several individuals. Solidified perhaps, and written on paper that had been reviewed by one's several peers and those of well-sound and gifted minds.