Admiration Quote by Blaise Pascal
“What a strange vanity painting is; it attracts admiration by resembling the original, we do not admire.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: Pensées, 1670
Vanity art imitates the original to gain admiration, yet we admire the imitation, not the true source.
In simple terms: We admire copies, not originals.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic appreciation.
Themes
art
vanity
authenticity
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- art criticism
- creative work
Key Concepts
aesthetics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly value?
- How can you honor the original?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on imitation can stifle originality.
