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    "Mediocrity" doesn't mean average intelligence, it means an average intelligence that resents and envies its betters

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In this country we encourage "creativity" among the mediocre, but real bursting creativity appalls us. We put it down as read more

In this country we encourage "creativity" among the mediocre, but real bursting creativity appalls us. We put it down as undisciplined, as somehow "too much.".

by Pauline Kael Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.

All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.

by Scott Alexander Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Only the mediocre are always at their best.

Only the mediocre are always at their best.

by Jean Giraudoux Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.

Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.

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We must overcome the notion that we must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and read more

We must overcome the notion that we must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.

by Uta Hagen Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous

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Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but read more

Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent.

by Sorphia Loren Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.

Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.

by Balthasar Gracian Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

by Claude Bernard Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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