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"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
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
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" 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.
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
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.
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Great innovators and original thinkers and artists attract the wrath of mediocrities as lightning.
Great innovators and original thinkers and artists attract the wrath of mediocrities as lightning.
