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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.
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.
Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.
Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.
A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people
Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
