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A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
"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.
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.".
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.
Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.
Mediocrity obtains more with application than superiority without it.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
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 is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
