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Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.
Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.
"Mediocrity" doesn't mean average intelligence, it means an average intelligence that resents and envies its betters
"Mediocrity" doesn't mean average intelligence, it means an average intelligence that resents and envies its betters
An empire is an immense egotism.
An empire is an immense egotism.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like read more
I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like me again!" I'm thinking, "I should hope not! If I don't want you, why would I want someone like you."
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
Egotism is the anesthetic given by a kindly nature to relieve the pain of being a damned fool.
Egotism is the anesthetic given by a kindly nature to relieve the pain of being a damned fool.
