Dose Quote by Charles Baudelaire
“On the day when a young writer corrects his first proof-sheet he is as proud as a schoolboy who has just got his first dose of pox.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Les Fleurs du Mal, 1857
A writer feels childish pride after fixing his first proof, likening it to a child's first pox dose.
In simple terms: Pride after early success.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate small victories.
Themes
pride
creativity
growth
Mood
joyful
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- first publication
- editing
- personal achievement
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
milestones
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain motivation after early success?
- What next step follows this pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride may fade quickly without continued progress.
![“I thought, how would I feel if my son gave one of those [underprivileged] kids chicken pox? For him it's not a terrible thing. We have good insurance and easy access to health care. It's a different situation for another family. I didn't want to make the decision for them.” quote by Eula Biss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/16f/eula-biss-12946_access_i-thought-how-would-i-feel-if-my-son-gav_754757.jpg)
![“Depressions are very cyclical, they happen once every five years. When I was on TV, yes I was effervescent, you can't fake it. It [depression] comes like the pox.” quote by Ruby Wax](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/715/ruby-wax-18576_depression_depressions-are-very-cyclical-they-happe_616519.jpg)
