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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.
The very minute a thought is threatened with publicity it seems to shrink towards mediocrity.
The very minute a thought is threatened with publicity it seems to shrink towards mediocrity.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Mediocrity is self-inflicted. Genius is self-bestowed.
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
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.
