Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith

A best-seller is the golden touch of mediocre talent.

A best-seller is the golden touch of mediocre talent.

Summary

This quote suggests that achieving great success or becoming a best-selling author does not necessarily indicate exceptional talent or quality work. It implies that some individuals with mediocre talent can still achieve tremendous success through marketing or appealing to a larger audience. In this context, being a best-seller may be more related to popularity, marketability, or conformity rather than true artistic or literary brilliance. It reflects on the idea that widespread appeal does not always equate to the highest level of creative ability or merit.

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By Logan Pearsall Smith

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