To those whose talents are above mediocrity, the highest subjects may be announced. To those who are below mediocrity, the highest subjects may not be announced.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Mediocrity is now, as formerly, dangerous, commonly fatal, to the poet; but among even the successful writers of prose, those who rise sensibly above it are the very rarest exceptions.
There are three subjects on which the knowledge of the medical profession in general is woefully weak; they are manners, morals, and medicine.
To work with the hands or brain, according to our requirements and our capacities, to do that which lies before us to do, is more honorable than rank and title.
By and large, talent is in such short supply that mediocrity can be taken for brilliance rather more than genius can go undiscovered.
There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking.
Mediocrity can talk, but it is for genius to observe.
When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second or even the third rank.
Mediocrity is underrated.
A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius.
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