“There is none who cannot teach somebody something, and there is none so excellent but he is excelled.”
“A brand new mediocrity is thought more of than accustomed excellence.”
“Attain and maintain a reputation, for it is the usufruct of fame. A stiff climb, for it is the issue of excellence, as rare as mediocrity is common.”
“Excellence resides in quality, not in quantity. The best is always few and rare; much lowers value.”
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