Attain and maintain a reputation, for it is the usufruct of fame. A stiff climb, for it is the issue of excellence,… — Baltasar Gracian Copy Share Image
The sheep-like tendency of human society soon makes inroads on a child's unsophistications, and then popular education completes the dastardly work with… — N. C. Wyeth Copy Share Image
It is so much worse to be a mediocre artist than to be a mediocre post-office clerk. — Rudolf Bing Copy Share Image
In the first manifesto that we launched on the 8th of March, 1910, from the stage of the Chiarella Theater in Turin,1… — Umberto Boccioni Copy Share Image
I've known people who thought that reaching their potential would come from shoring up their weaknesses. But do you know what happens… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Would it be preferable to argue for a fairer system whereby the unremarkable should be considered leadership material? With such an attitude,… — Claire Fox Copy Share Image
In America, I would say New York and New Orleans are the two most interesting food towns. In New Orleans, they don't… — Mario Batali Copy Share Image
I find mediocrity hard. I find that whole area difficult. I'm a very passionate person; I care very much about what I… — Phoebe Philo Copy Share Image
You can raise the bar or you can wait for others to raise it, but it's getting raised regardless. — Seth Godin Copy Share Image
Mediocrity is the most effective mask a superior spirit can wear, because to the great majority, which is to say, to the… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
The ultimate freedom for creative groups is the freedom to experiment with new ideas. Some skeptics insist that innovation is expensive. In… — Daniel H. Pink Copy Share Image
I want to add something worthwhile rather than just chucking loads of stuff into the world. I don't want to feel responsible… — Bat for Lashes Copy Share Image
I often ask myself: "What would Theodore Roosevelt do?" One can never know, of course. The ultimate contribution of consequential leaders is… — James M Strock Copy Share Image
It is a proof of philosophical mediocrity, today, to look for a philosophy. — Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Copy Share Image
The art of putting into play mediocre qualities often begets more reputation than is achieved by true merit. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a… — Pope John Paul II Copy Share Image
I have a low tolerance for mediocrity in music and life. I'm into pain and joy and the in-between doesn't interest me. — Steve Earle Copy Share Image
Your close men friends should be willing to challenge your mediocrity by suggesting a concrete action you can perform that will pop… — David Deida Copy Share Image
Mediocrity cherishes rules; as for me, I hate them; I feel for them and for every restriction, corporation, caste, hierarchy, level, herd,… — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
But why diminish your soul being run-of-the-mill at something? Mediocrity: now there is ugliness for you. Mediocrity's a hairball coughed up on… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
