The tendency of democracies is, in all things, to mediocrity.
James F. Cooper
There's so much in the 21st century that is stymied by bureaucracy and mediocrity and committee.
Benedict Cumberbatch
What compromises women - babies, domesticity, mediocrity - compromises writing even more.
Rachel Cusk
When you have had a taste of excellence, you cannot go back to mediocrity.
Maximillian Degenerez
Mediocrity can talk, but it is for genius to observe.
Benjamin Disraeli
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Arthur Conan Doyle
The bar is so low in rap - mediocrity is king!
Jay Electronica
Mediocrity in politics is not to be despised. Greatness is not needed.
Hans Magnus Enzensberger
We must not reduce the bosom of the universal church to a nest protecting our mediocrity.
Pope Francis
There is always a heavy demand for fresh mediocrity. In every generation the least cultivated taste has the largest appetite.
Paul Gauguin