Joseph HellerSome men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
About This Quote
Stereotypically, the idea of a mediocre person is someone who is not very good at anything. But, there are certain exceptions to this rule. Some people are born mediocre, some people achieve mediocrity, and some people have mediocrity thrust upon them. This quote comes from an article by Sylvia Ann Hewlett titled “The Lucrative Life of the Midget” in the September-October 1958 issue of Harper’s Bazaar. Although there could be a dozen other interpretations, the author’s intent was to say that if you are born with mediocrity thrust upon you, then you should still strive to become great.
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