“Soon as you ask someone how they are and they give you a hint of mediocrity or less, say, 'The Universe wants… — Ace Antonio Hall Copy Share Image
“If we’re honest, what makes something impossible is not our fear. Rather, it is our indifference.” — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
“Get off the treadmill of consumption, replication, and mediocrity. Begin lifting the weights of creativity, originality, and success.” — Ryan Lilly Copy Share Image
Our country is slowly but surely moving - and I've seen it over and over again in many instances in government -… — Elijah Cummings Copy Share Image
Some people are born mediocre, some people achieve mediocrity, and some people have mediocrity thrust upon them. — Joseph Heller Copy Share Image
A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius. — Charles Horton Cooley Copy Share Image
We often reward mediocrity because it is comforting. If they can do it, anyone can do it. — Jessica Zafra Copy Share Image
In business, what distinguishes leaders from laggards and greatness from mediocrity is the ability to uniquely imagine what could be. — Robert Fritz Copy Share Image
There is a sacred horror about everything grand. It is easy to admire mediocrity and hills; but whatever is too lofty, a… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
There are two extremes to be avoided: one is the attitude of contempt toward education, the other is the tragic snobbery of… — Henry Ford Copy Share Image
“As I contemplate a relationship with God, I find that I’m afraid to ride on the coattails of the infinite. But what… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
How often have we all come to that crucial point in a painting where it is practically 'begging' us to stop before… — Richard Schmid Copy Share Image
I wish I could say differently, but I really don't think so. There are too many musicians already for probably anyone to… — Varg Vikernes Copy Share Image
“those content to serve mediocre employers will never know – the satisfaction of being able to say with some reason that one’s… — Kazuo Ishiguro Copy Share Image
I've relaxed my feelings about other companies performing my works. I have never in principle been against my ballets being danced by… — Martha Graham Copy Share Image
“If you are working in a team, do not expect an outcome of your excellence. It will be an average of all… — Suman Pokhrel Copy Share Image
Always remember, the future of all of our tomorrows will be reflected by how we react to the mediocrity and apathy of… — George Kincses Copy Share Image
Throw leaders into an extreme environment, and it will separate the stark differences between greatness and mediocrity. — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“We force-fit our tiny rubrics over this immense existence of ours until we’ve confused the box we’ve created for the existence we… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
There's so much in the 21st century that is stymied by bureaucracy and mediocrity and committee. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity, but with it you can accomplish miracles. — Og Mandino Copy Share Image
“The goal of comfort is at the self-same time the abandonment of great accomplishments.” — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
Craft' gets a bad rap. Mediocre art is not caused by craft; it is caused by artists. Good art employs whatever craft… — Walter Darby Bannard Copy Share Image
Low standards are a tactic that takes pressure off teachers' unions by accepting mediocrity and failure for kids. — Jeb Bush Copy Share Image
An achievement-oriented culture is very pro-employee - it's so much more fun than one that isn't. Excellence is a tremendous amount of… — Kip Tindell Copy Share Image
When we force a boy to be a mediocrity in a dozen subjects we destroy his standards, perhaps for life. — C. S. Lewis Copy Share Image
The greatest secret in the world is that you only have to be a small measurable amount better than mediocrity ...and you've… — Og Mandino Copy Share Image
There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking. — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Mediocre men sometimes fear great office, and when they do not aim at it, or when they refuse it, all that is… — Luc de Clapiers Copy Share Image
Go for the gold: better one great column and some undistinguished ones than constant mediocrity. — Allan Sloan Copy Share Image
Nothing is good but mediocrity. The majority has settled that, and finds fault with him who escapes it at whichever end... To… — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
“The dividing line between those who will be great and those who will be mediocre is the amount of time each person… — Sunday Adelaja Copy Share Image
In life, it's between choosing risk and striving for greatness, or risking nothing and being certain of mediocrity — Keith Ferrazzi Copy Share Image
The very minute a thought is threatened with publicity it seems to shrink towards mediocrity. — Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr Copy Share Image
You cannot have people in your organization who are pessimists. They take you to mediocrity. — Carlos Slim Copy Share Image
I wake up every morning thinking...this is my last day. And I jam everything into it. There's no time for mediocrity. This… — Anita Roddick Copy Share Image
The mediocrity of everything in the great world of today is simply appalling. We live in intellectual slums. — George Santayana Copy Share Image
It is very difficult to be like the other guy, to be ordinary. Mediocrity takes a great deal of energy. But to… — Jiddu Krishnamurti Copy Share Image
A high civilization is a pyramid: it can stand only on a broad base; its primary prerequisite is a strong and soundly… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
“When we are honest about the limitations we are self imposing it becomes necessary to cry out with determination and state you’ve… — Heidi Reagan Copy Share Image
