“Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity.”
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Stevenson, R. L. (n.d.). Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34849-most-of-our-pocket-wisdom-is-conceived-for/
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Stevenson, Robert Louis. “Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34849-most-of-our-pocket-wisdom-is-conceived-for/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Stevenson, Robert Louis. “Most of our pocket wisdom is conceived for the use of mediocre people, to discourage them from ambitious attempts, and generally console them in their mediocrity.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/34849-most-of-our-pocket-wisdom-is-conceived-for/.