"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.

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.

It is not work that kills men; it is worry. Worry is rust upon the blade.

It is not work that kills men; it is worry. Worry is rust upon the blade.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

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 the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

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

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

There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed read more

There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever.