Beware the dangers of dull overconservative mediocrity, for any virtue taken to extremes may become a vice. [1]
Compulsory voting for disenfranchisement of defective, idle, indifferent, or criminal individuals is necessary to prevent the dominance of mediocrity and the downfall of nations. [2] The flight of genius is neutralized by the gravity of mediocrity. [3] The first danger of democracy is the glorification of mediocrity. [4] Dynamic religious living transforms the mediocre into powerful individuals, fostering progress for all through the progress of each. [5] Development of individuality drives progress, while mediocrity clings to standardization. [6] The main laws, the charter of liberties, must prevent stalemate of the dominance of mediocrity. [7]