Quotes

Quotes about Mediocrity

The tendency of democracies is, in all things, to mediocrity, since the tastes, knowledge, and principles of the majority form the tribunal of appeal.

James Fenimore Cooper

The tendency of democracies is, in all things, to mediocrity.

James Fenimore Cooper

All greatness of character is dependent on individuality. The man who has no other existence than that which he partakes in common with all around him, will never have any other than an existence of mediocrity.

James Fenimore Cooper

Renouncement: the heroism of mediocrity.

Natalie Clifford Barney

Focus on competition has always been a formula for mediocrity.

Daniel Burrus

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognises genius.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius.

Charles Horton Cooley