I want to be able to separate the average from the good…
“I want to be able to separate the average from the good and from the great. I want to separate the ordinary from the extraordinary.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The desire is to distinguish between average, good, great, ordinary, and extraordinary, seeking a clear hierarchy of quality.
In simple terms: Separate mediocrity from excellence.
Strive to identify and pursue greatness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- artistic creation
- skill mastery
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define 'great' in your field?
- What criteria separate ordinary from extraordinary?
Distinguishing can be subjective.