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In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
"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
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.
Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.
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.
Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.
Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
