Dreyfus Quote by Robert Harris
““...it has always been my temperament to prefer a tiny amount of the excellent to a plenitude of the mediocre...””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, 2003
Preferring a small amount of excellence over abundant mediocrity highlights the value of quality over quantity.
In simple terms: Quality beats quantity.
Key Takeaway
Seek excellence, not abundance.
Themes
quality
excellence
choice
standards
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- art acquisition
- product selection
- personal habits
Key Concepts
Aesthetic judgment
value assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas of your life could benefit from higher standards?
- How do you balance perfectionism with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Excellence can be costly and harder to find.
