A Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

That, however, is - mediocrity, though it be called moderation.

Friedrich Nietzsche

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However Mediocrity Moderation Though

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Friedrich Nietzsche
German - Philosopher
October 15, 1844 - August 25, 1900

Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow.

Dave Draper

Moderation? It's mediocrity, fear, and confusion in disguise. It's the devil's dilemma. It's neither doing nor not doing. It's the wobbling compromise that makes no one happy. Moderation is for the bland, the apologetic, for the fence-sitters of the world afraid to take a stand. It's for those afraid to laugh or cry, for those afraid to live or die. Moderation...is lukewarm tea, the devil's own brew.

Dan Millman

It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation.

Roberto Benigni

Moderation in all things. And even moderation in moderation. Don't get too much moderation, you know?

Maya Angelou

Keep to the middle if you wish to keep moderation. The mid way is the safe way. Moderation abides in the mean, and moderation is virtue. Every abiding place outside the bounds of moderation is only exile to the wise man.

Saint Bernard

Everyone talks about moderation. How about some moderation in moderation?

Ashwin Sanghi

Moderation, the Golden Mean, the Aristonmetron, is the secret of wisdom and of happiness. But it does not mean embracing an unadventurous mediocrity; rather it is an elaborate balancing act, a feat of intellectual skill demanding constant vigilance. Its aim is a reconciliation of opposites.

Robertson Davies

In truth, I am nothing but a plodding mediocrity — please observe, a plodding mediocrity — for a mere mediocrity does not go very far, but a plodding one gets quite a distance. There is joy in that success, and a distinction can come from courage, fidelity and industry.

Benjamin Cardozo

Moderation is the only rule of a healthful life. This means moderation in all things wholesome.

Herbert M. Shelton

A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.

Donald Trump

On my show I share all these yummy, fattening recipes, but I tell people, in moderation, in moderation. You can have that little piece of pie.

Paula Deen

Indeed, moderation is my middle name (though I do not often use it in signing legal documents)

W. C. Fields

Fat loss is an all-out war. Give it 28 days - only 28 days. Attack it with all you have. It's not a lifestyle choice; it's a battle. Lose fat and then get back into moderation. There's another one for you: moderation. Revelation says it best: 'You are lukewarm and I shall spit you out.' Moderation is for sissies.