Disease Quote by Edward Young
“Polite diseases make some idiots vain, Which, if unfortunately well, they feign.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Polite Disease, 1742
Some foolish people feign vanity when they are actually ill.
In simple terms: Foolish vanity masks underlying illness.
Key Takeaway
Beware of superficial pride.
Themes
psychology
social behavior
vanity
Mood
critical
observational
Type
satirical
reflective
When to use this quote
- social critique
- mental health awareness
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
self‑deception
social masks
health perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to appear vain?
- How does society reward false confidence?
A Different Perspective
Not all vanity stems from illness.
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