This philosophical reflection, written in July 1970, explores the critical distinction between the statistical average and the concept of normality. The author argues that an average lacks inherent axiological value and only acquires normative force when it is deliberately elevated to the status of a norm. In this capacity, normality serves as a mechanism to guarantee inertia and preserve the status quo. The text posits that the average itself exerts no moral pressure on the individual to conform; rather, it is the deviation from the average that serves as the fundamental driver of evolutionary change and progress. While acknowledging that not every deviation is constructive, the author highlights that new paths are inevitably paved through trial and error. Consequently, if mediocrity is established as a norm, the justification for such an act must be rigorously questioned, as conformity with the habitual is not self-evident. The reflection emphasizes the tension between social stability and the necessity of innovation through deviation, challenging the uncritical acceptance of norms based solely on prevailing averages.