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A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
Mediocrity would always win by force of numbers, but it would win only more mediocrity.
Mediocrity would always win by force of numbers, but it would win only more mediocrity.
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.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
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.
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.".
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.
Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.
