[I]t is that we are too apt to despise what appears to be…
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““[I]t is that we are too apt to despise what appears to be neither good nor beautiful, and thus we lose what is helpful and salutary.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We often reject things that are neither clearly good nor beautiful, missing their practical benefits.
In simple terms: Rejecting neutral things loses usefulness.
Key Takeaway
Value usefulness over aesthetic judgments.
Themes
judgment
usefulness
perception
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- product evaluation
- team feedback
- personal habits
Key Concepts
aesthetics
pragmatism
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize neutral benefits?
- What judgments you dismiss as unimportant?
A Different Perspective
Bias can blind us to hidden value.