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Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating
Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
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.
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.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
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.".
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
A steady salary is an invitation to mediocrity.
