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Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.
Over and over again mediocrity is promoted because real worth isn't to be found.
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.
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.".
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.
Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
