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Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
He who falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
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.".
Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but read more
Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent.
Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity.
Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity.
