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.".

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.

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.

The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.

The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.

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

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

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.

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.