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“judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran bores. The abnormal mind is quick to detect and attach itself to this quality when it appears in a normal person,” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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““judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran bores. The abnormal mind is quick to detect and attach itself to this quality when it appears in a normal person,””

F. Scott Fitzgerald

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He observes that judgments can spark curiosity but also attract boring people, noting how abnormal minds latch onto this trait in others.

In simple terms: Judgments attract curiosity and boring people.

Key Takeaway

Beware of quick judgments.

Themes

judgment curiosity social dynamics

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • first impressions
  • social networking

Key Concepts

psychology human behavior stereotyping

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do judgments shape relationships?
  • When is judgment useful?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex individuals.

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