We begin but never finish, we make a show but we do…
““We begin but never finish, we make a show but we do nothing concrete, we do not believe what we set out to do, what we believe we do not carry out, we spin out words without end but cannot make the smallest sacrifice, we feel pleased with ourselves for exhibiting our pride but never think it is necessary to be worthy, we depend on others for everything and rend the skies finding fault with them. We take pride in imitating others, we feel honoured to receive their favours yet we throw dust in their eyes and call it politics; and the main object of our lives is to make clever speeches that fill us with self admiration.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote critiques endless speech without action, superficial pride, and reliance on others, highlighting self‑admiration and political posturing.
In simple terms: Empty rhetoric, false pride, dependence, self‑admiration.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize concrete action over words.
Themes
politics
pride
self‑admiration
authenticity
critique
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
Admiration:1
Finding fault:1
Identity:0
Imitating others:0
Pride:1
Self Admiration:1
Clever Speeches:0
Feel Honoured:0
Speeches Self:0
When to use this quote
- leadership
- activism
- personal development
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we translate words into deeds?
- What replaces false pride?
A Different Perspective
Action without substance can still be harmful.