Applause Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“You must be prepared to work always without applause.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to his publisher, 1950
Work should be done without seeking applause; dedication is its own reward.
In simple terms: Work without seeking applause.
Key Takeaway
Seek intrinsic motivation over external validation.
Themes
work
dedication
humility
effort
craft
Mood
steady
humble
determined
Type
advice
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career development
- creative projects
- volunteer work
Key Concepts
work ethic
philosophy of labor
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay motivated without external praise?
- What internal rewards sustain you?
A Different Perspective
Lack of recognition can lead to burnout.
![“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)
