Quote by James Russell Lowell

It is mediocrity which makes laws and sets mantraps and spring-guns in the realm of free song, saying thus far shalt thou go and no further.

It is mediocrity which makes laws and sets mantraps and spri

Summary

This quote criticizes the tendency of mediocrity to impose limitations and restrictions on creativity and freedom of expression. It suggests that those who lack talent or originality often try to enforce rules and boundaries on endeavors like art and music, inhibiting true innovation. The quote implies that mediocrity limits the exploration of new ideas and stifles the potential for greatness, ultimately hindering the progress and evolution of human expression.

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Mediocrity

By James Russell Lowell

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