There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.

There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.

The appearance of a single great genius is more than equivalent to the birth of a hundred mediocrities.

The appearance of a single great genius is more than equivalent to the birth of a hundred mediocrities.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

I have nothing to declare except my genius.

If someone is blessed as I am is not willing to clean out the barn, who will?

If someone is blessed as I am is not willing to clean out the barn, who will?

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.

Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.

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

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

I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like read more

I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like me again!" I'm thinking, "I should hope not! If I don't want you, why would I want someone like you."

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.