I'd put him in the same class as the rest of them: mediocrity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Groups a person with others deemed to be of low quality or average ability.
- In plain terms
- He is just average like the rest.
- What can you take from it?
- Classify opponents by their lack of excellence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes someone outstanding?
- How do you judge mediocrity?
Another view
It is subjective and may miss unique strengths.
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