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.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

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

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

A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.

A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

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.

Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people

Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people

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.