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

Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle Sr

Topics: Genius Quotes, Mediocrity Quotes, Talent Quotes

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...

Abandon the search for Truth; settle for a good fantasy

Abandon the search for Truth; settle for a good fantasy

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

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.

'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...

You see, but you do not observe

You see, but you do not observe

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.

'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...

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

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...

Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do...

Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do...

A project is complete when it starts working for you, rather than you working for...

A project is complete when it starts working for you, rather than you working for...

Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the...

Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the...

When a truth is not given complete freedom, freedom is not complete.

When a truth is not given complete freedom, freedom is not complete.

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands

The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands

It was one of those evenings when men feel that truth, goodness and beauty are...

It was one of those evenings when men feel that truth, goodness and beauty are...

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism...

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism...