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Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
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.".
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
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.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
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.
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
