As a rule, the man who can do all things equally well is a very mediocre individual. — Elbert Hubbard Copy Share Image
“Enthusiasm spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.” — Norman Vincent Peale Copy Share Image
The history of an art is the history of masterwork, not of failures, or mediocrity. — Ezra Pound Copy Share Image
Nobody rises above mediocrity unless they use the brains of other people. — Napoleon Hill Copy Share Image
Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art… — Margot Fonteyn Copy Share Image
Fear of failure is a ticket to mediocrity. If you’re not failing from time to time, you’re not pushing yourself. And if… — Eric Zorn Copy Share Image
The difference between greatness and mediocrity is often how an individual views a mistake. — Nelson Boswell Copy Share Image
Any system which allows men to choose their own future will end by choosing safety and mediocrity, and in such a Reality… — Isaac Asimov Copy Share Image
“Nobody really knows which is happening when the teacher closes the door. At worst, mediocrity. At best, miracles.” — Esmé Raji Codell Copy Share Image
“Think you are weak, think you lack what it takes, think you will lose, think you are second class - think this… — David J. Schwartz Copy Share Image
You know, larger than life is always better than smaller than life in politicians. And, you know, God save us from mediocrities. — Joe Klein Copy Share Image
Youre full of great expectations. Your own, and those imposed. Small failures and half successes. The epitome of mediocrity composed — Aly Johnson Copy Share Image
Anyone could be in the orchestra, or sports team, or arts club at my school. It was precisely the kind of inclusivity… — Elizabeth Price Copy Share Image
The natural tendency of representative government, as of modern civilisation, is towards collective mediocrity: and this tendency is increased by all reductions… — John Stuart Mill Copy Share Image
Well, teachers have been profoundly demoralized in recent years and are often treated with contempt by politicians. There's a great deal of… — Jonathan Kozol Copy Share Image
Anthony and I are putting together a company where we won't lose our jobs based on quarterly earnings and can afford to… — Joe Russo Copy Share Image
Measures should be enacted which, without violating the rights of property, would reduce extreme wealth towards a state of mediocrity, and raise… — James Madison Copy Share Image
It's true he was a sinner. But don't pass so final a judgement. Have pity in your heart and don't forget that… — Josemaria Escriva Copy Share Image
Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity. Why would you be realistic? What's the point of being realistic? I'm… — Will Smith Copy Share Image
Each time a mediocre singer performs, he is saying, in effect, "This is good enough for you." The audience, thrust into that… — Florence King Copy Share Image
To encourage excellence is to go beyond the encouraged mediocrity of our society — Audre Lorde Copy Share Image
The thinker without a paradox is like a lover without a feeling: a paltry mediocrity. — Soren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
A fiery, good beginner always stands higher than a master in mediocrity... — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
“The difference between excellence and mediocrity is time conversion” — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
When you strive for excellence, you'll be opposed by those who embrace mediocrity. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It takes more energy to maintain mediocrity than it takes to pursue excellence. — Matthew Kelly Copy Share Image
“I think you should see this as a blessing. A release from a lifetime of mediocrity.” — Cristina Alger Copy Share Image
I love to be challenged, and I'm never sitting comfortable in the mediocrity chair. — Jaime Camil Copy Share Image
