Nothing is more ingenious, more obstinate, nastier-indeed, in a sense, more clear sighted, than mediocrity harrying every form of superiority that offends it. (Henri de Lubac)

Nothing is more ingenious, more obstinate, nastier-indeed, in a sense, more clear sighted, than mediocrity harrying every form of superiority that offends it.

Henri de Lubac

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