Why obliterate the exceptional merely in order to make the outstanding look finer than it was?
In Salman Rushdie's "The Enchantress of Florence," the narrative explores the tension between exceptionalism and mediocrity. The quote raises a provocative question about the motivation behind undermining the remarkable in order to elevate the ordinary. It prompts readers to reflect on the societal tendency to diminish the significance of extraordinary achievements simply to enhance the perception of the average. Rushdie’s writing encourages a deeper understanding of how societal values can shape...