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Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
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
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.
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.
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.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
