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In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
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.
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.".
Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people
Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people
Only the mediocre are always at their best.
Only the mediocre are always at their best.
All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.
All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.
