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    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.".

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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.

by Uta Hagen Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.

Mediocrity is climbing molehills without sweating.

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Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe

by Benjamin Disraeli Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

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Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people

Mediocrity is excellent to the eyes of mediocre people

by Joseph Joubert Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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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.

by Kathleen Norris Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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The appearance of a single great genius is more than equivalent to the birth of a hundred mediocrities.

The appearance of a single great genius is more than equivalent to the birth of a hundred mediocrities.

by Cesare Lombroso Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.

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

by William M. Winans Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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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.

by Scott Alexander Found in: Mediocrity Quotes,
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