Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

The one who overcomes egotism rids themselves of the most stubborn obstacle that blocks the way to all true greatness read more

The one who overcomes egotism rids themselves of the most stubborn obstacle that blocks the way to all true greatness and all true happiness.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.

Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.

Egotism -- usually just a case of mistaken nonentity.

Egotism -- usually just a case of mistaken nonentity.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Egotism is the art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.

Egotism is the art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.

Great innovators and original thinkers and artists attract the wrath of mediocrities as lightning.

Great innovators and original thinkers and artists attract the wrath of mediocrities as lightning.

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.