“The highest level than can be reached by a mediocre but experienced mind is a talent for uncovering the weaknesses of those greater than itself.”

“Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.”

“Those touchy mediocrities who sit trembling lest someone's work prove greater than their own - they have no inkling of the loneliness that comes when you reach the top. The loneliness for an equal - for a mind to respect and an achievement to admire.”

“We are always at the mercy of powers greater than us, even when our power is at its highest level!”

“The characteristic note of our time is the dire truth that, the mediocre soul, the commonplace mind, knowing itself to be mediocre, has the gall to assert its right to mediocrity, and goes on to impose itself where it can.”

“The greater a man's talents, the greater his power to lead astray. It is better than one should suffer than that many should be corrupted.”