Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.

Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

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.

We must overcome the notion that we must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and read more

We must overcome the notion that we must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.

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

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

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

"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

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

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