The quote is very cynical. I think democracy at times may lead to mediocrity but not in all cases. Hillary Clinton graduated Magna Cum Laude from both Wellesley College and Yale Law, she could potentially very good work as President(not that I am voting for her,,,) Again, Barack Obama graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University and Harvard Law School. He was the first African American to head the Harvard Law Review. He's a really bright guy, hence he could do a very good job. Again John McCain graduated from the US Naval Academy and survived being tortured in Vietnam, They are all fantastic candidates.