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In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
The appearance of a single great genius is more than equivalent to the birth of a hundred mediocrities.
The appearance of a single great genius is more than equivalent to the birth of a hundred mediocrities.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.
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 can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.
There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.
