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Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
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.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
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.
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.
