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Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.
Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.
"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.
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
"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
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.
There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
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.".
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
