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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.
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.".
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
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.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
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.
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
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.
