Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.

Egotism is nature's compensation for 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

Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.

Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.

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.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Mediocrity would always win by force of numbers, but it would win only more mediocrity.

Mediocrity would always win by force of numbers, but it would win only more mediocrity.

Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating

Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating

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.