Ordinary Individuals Quotes

The civil rights movement is often described as having been led by a relatively small group of exceptional individuals. But in my view, the movement itself was the outcome of a great many ordinary individuals taking extraordinary action.

middling people

I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint.

I've always been fascinated by accounts of seemingly 'normal' people who have committed horrendous acts of cruelty and violence. You hear it on the news all the time.

My dream guests are really not so much celebrities. They're people who are actually interesting and they're doing something interesting with their lives or had an interesting experience in some way. I really enjoy talking to regular, everyday people.

Of course designers inspired me, but I was more inspired by everyday people. People that I see walking down the street.

If this world is going to be reached, I am convinced that it must be done by men and women of average talent.

A lot of my inspiration comes from everyday people.

But this is altogether a mark of the most common sort of men, for it is in your power whenever you choose to retire into yourself.