Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle Sr

Topics: Genius Quotes, Mediocrity Quotes, Talent Quotes

How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever...

How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever...

'Accounts are not quite settled between us,' said she, with a passion that equaled my...

'Accounts are not quite settled between us,' said she, with a passion that equaled my...

'Accounts are not quite settled between us,' said she, with a passion that equaled my...

'Accounts are not quite settled between us,' said she, with a passion that equaled my...

Skill is fine, and genius is splendid, but the right contacts are more valuable than...

Skill is fine, and genius is splendid, but the right contacts are more valuable than...

Abandon the search for Truth; settle for a good fantasy

Abandon the search for Truth; settle for a good fantasy

A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he...

A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he...

I never remember feeling tired by work, though idleness exhausts me completely

I never remember feeling tired by work, though idleness exhausts me completely

You see, but you do not observe

You see, but you do not observe

A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he...

A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he...

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem

I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem

When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when...

When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when...

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Almost all the noblest things that have been achieved in the world, have been achieved...

Almost all the noblest things that have been achieved in the world, have been achieved...

The principle mark of genius is not perfection but originality, the opening of new frontiers.

The principle mark of genius is not perfection but originality, the opening of new frontiers.

No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does

No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does

Innocence in genius, and candor in power, are both noble qualities.

Innocence in genius, and candor in power, are both noble qualities.

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of...

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of...

Men of lofty genius when they are doing the least work are most active.

Men of lofty genius when they are doing the least work are most active.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Ridicule is the tribute paid to the genius by the mediocrities.

Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want. If God gave you...

Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want. If God gave you...