Applause Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“applause, n. The echo of a platitude.”
About This Quote
Applause can be empty praise lacking substance.
In simple terms: Applause may be hollow.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine feedback.
Themes
praise
empty
social
Mood
skeptical
reflective
critical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- politics
- media
- celebrations
Key Concepts
superficial approval
social validation
Questions to Reflect On
- When does applause become insincere?
- How to discern authentic appreciation?
A Different Perspective
Applause may mask true opinion.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
