We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.Uta Hagen
Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.Dale Carnegie
Excellence is the accumulation of hundreds of minute decisions; it is execution at the most granular level. Once you accept the idea that you should give in to things that make no sense because other people do those things and you want to appear reasonable, you are on a path towards mediocrity.Eva Moskowitz
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.Confucius
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.Arthur Conan Doyle
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.Andrew Carnegie