Commonplace Quote by Charles Dickens
““I will not say that everything was utterly commonplace, becuase I doubt if anything can be that, except to utterly commonplace people - and there my vanity steps in...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861
The narrator doubts that anything can be truly ordinary except ordinary people, and his pride interferes.
In simple terms: Ordinary people seem common; pride complicates perception.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how pride skews judgment.
Themes
pride
perception
ordinary life
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- self-reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
social psychology
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride affect how you view others?
- Can ordinary people be extraordinary?
A Different Perspective
Pride may also mask genuine appreciation of uniqueness.
