Mediocrity Quotes

473 quotes by 352 authors

Creative Artists Agency put together a project of extraordinary mediocrity and colossal stupidity. Otherwise, it was great. — Mikhail Baryshnikov
In America, I would say New York and New Orleans are the two most interesting food towns. In New Orleans, they don't have a bad… — Mario Batali
It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation. — Roberto Benigni
Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in… — Warren G. Bennis
Perseverance - a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success. — Ambrose Bierce
When small men attempt great enterprises, they always end by reducing them to the level of their mediocrity. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Fame can take interesting men and thrust mediocrity upon them. — David Bowie
There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking. — Jean de la Bruyere
The world is a republic of mediocrities, and always was. — Thomas Carlyle
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents. — Andrew Carnegie
Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but… — Dale Carnegie
Radio is a bag of mediocrity where little men with carbon minds wallow in sluice of their own making. — Fred Allen
Watch, listen and learn. You can't know it all yourself. Anyone who thinks they do is destined for mediocrity. — Donald Trump
If you are going to be courageous, an example for all those who are ready to step into their power, then you must be willing… — Debbie Ford
Let America first praise mediocrity even, in her children, before she praises... the best excellence in the children of any other land. — Herman Melville
Let us learn to accept ourselves-accept the truth that we are capable in some directions and limited in others, that genius is rare, that mediocrity… — Joshua L. Liebman
Ninety-nine percent of people believe they can't do great things, so they aim for mediocrity. — Tim Ferriss
Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it because it gives any… — Og Mandino
Complacency is the forerunner of mediocrity. You can never work too hard on attitudes, effort and technique. — Don Meyer
Being realistic is the quickest path to mediocrity — Will Smith

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