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A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
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.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.
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.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.
