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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.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.
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.
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.".
"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
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.
