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Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
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.".
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people
Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
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.
"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
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
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.
