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    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.

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The success of many books is due to the affinity between the mediocrity of the author's ideas and those of read more

The success of many books is due to the affinity between the mediocrity of the author's ideas and those of the public.

by Nicolas Chamfort Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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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.

by Ayn Rand Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

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Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.

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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.

by Theodor Reik Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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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.

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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.

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Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

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Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

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