Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in studying the exemplary. by Warren G. Bennis

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"Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in studying the exemplary."

-- Warren G. Bennis

Listed in: Creativity, Death, Education, Excellence, Greatness, School, Teaching

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