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Mediocrity Quote by Bill Veeck

“It isn’t the high price of stars that is expensive; it’s the high price of mediocrity.” quote by Bill Veeck — Download Open image

““It isn’t the high price of stars that is expensive; it’s the high price of mediocrity.””

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

Arthur Conan Doyle

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Alexander Den Heijer

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