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“The little mind who loves itself, will wr'te and think with the vulgar; but the great mind will be bravely eccentric, and scorn the beaten road, from universal benevolence.” quote by Oliver Goldsmith
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“The little mind who loves itself, will wr'te and think with the vulgar; but the great mind will be bravely eccentric, and scorn the beaten road, from universal benevolence.”

Oliver Goldsmith

About This Quote

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

A modest mind seeks approval and follows common paths, while a great mind embraces boldness and rejects conformity for universal kindness.

In simple terms: Small minds follow crowds; great minds are bold.

Key Takeaway

Embrace boldness, reject conformity.

Themes

individualism creativity philosophy

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • artistic expression
  • leadership
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Eccentricity universal benevolence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture bold ideas without alienating others?
  • What does universal benevolence mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Great minds may face isolation or misunderstanding.

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