People Quote by Ivo Andrić
““U nas se mnogo ljudi zale na ,,sredinu",i ne bez razloga,ali se zale toliki i tako mnogo i cesto,da je rec ,,sredina" pocela da gubi svoj smisao i da postaje opsti razlog svakoj nezgodi pojedinca, otprilike kao rec ,,satana" u srednjem veku.””
About This Quote
People often cling to mediocrity, losing its meaning, and it becomes a generic excuse for individual mishaps, similar to how “Satan” was used in medieval times.
In simple terms: People overuse “average” as an excuse, diluting its meaning.
Key Takeaway
Avoid using “average” as a catch‑all excuse.
Themes
mediocrity
excuses
meaning
history
language
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal accountability
- public speaking
- writing
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
social psychology
semantic shift
historical analogy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling something “average” affect responsibility?
- What alternatives can replace vague excuses?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizing can obscure specific causes and solutions.
