Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

The very minute a thought is threatened with publicity it seems to shrink towards mediocrity.

The very minute a thought is threatened with publicity it seems to shrink towards mediocrity.

The success of many books is due to the affinity between the mediocrity of the author's ideas and those of read more

The success of many books is due to the affinity between the mediocrity of the author's ideas and those of the public.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.

Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous

Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating

Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.

Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.