Equality is embracing mediocrity
Equality normalizes mediocrity on a grand scale. Two people with different skill sets cannot be equal. Just as a writer starting his journey cannot be equal to Stephen King, a writer sharing his observations about the world cannot be read with the same gusto as Dostoevsky.
Equality demands dumbing down peculiarity to a level where mediocrity feels secure. A world that validates mediocrity is an average world, incapable of producing giants. If by some stroke of luck it does produce great people, they will be chided, attacked, vindicated, and ultimately made to surrender.
In truth, mediocre and average people end up serving the greats. But how does anyone become great? The answer lies in the stories of the greats of yesteryears. They abhorred mediocrity like a plague. They were never satisfied with themselves. They wanted more from themselves and more for their nations. Julius Caesar didnât just want to conquer the world; he wanted Rome to conquer the world with him at the helm.
When protesters desecrate ancient monuments, statues of great leaders, and destroy artworks, they are destroying their inner selves that hate being just average humans. As long as signs of beauty and greatness remain, the mediocre can never feel secure. They have enforced their âequalityâ on the world by haranguing artists and punishing geniuses.
In a world that celebrates mediocrity, an act of greatness is a sign of rebellion. It is a sacred duty to continue this revolution. Any art must be pursued with the intent of creating beauty. Art must serve posterity. Writing must inspire generations to pursue greatness.
In a world of mediocrity, legacy doesnât matter. Why would a mediocre person care about posterity or where they are going when they never cared about their history or where they came from?
There is no joy in equality, just as there is no joy in being part of a mob. Even if the mob ends up changing history, itâs still a mob. The French Revolution changed history, brought down monarchies across the world, but who remembers the mob?
Great men build great nations, and great nations leave legacies that inspire future generations. Legacy implies past greatness. Thatâs why mediocres donât have legacies. We have a choice of how our future generations will remember us: great or mediocre.