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The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.

The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.

by John Stuart Mill Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

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Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

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Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

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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.

by Sorphia Loren Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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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.

by Cesare Lombroso Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Only the mediocre are always at their best.

Only the mediocre are always at their best.

by Jean Giraudoux Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.

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

by William M. Winans Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.

Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.

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