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Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
Mediocrity can talk; but it is for genius to observe
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.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
Egotism is nature's compensation for mediocrity.
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.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.
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.".
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.
