Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius. Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Mediocrity requires aloofness to preserve its dignity. Charles G. Dawes Men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all the other alternatives. Men are conservatives when they are least vigorous, or when they are most luxurious. They are conservatives after dinner.
Men are like wine, some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.