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Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.
Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
In this country we encourage "creativity" among the mediocre, but real bursting creativity appalls us. We put it down as read more
In this country we encourage "creativity" among the mediocre, but real bursting creativity appalls us. We put it down as undisciplined, as somehow "too much.".
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.
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" 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
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
