Applause Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“The hunger for applause is the source for all conscious literature and heroism”
About This Quote
Source Book: Maximes by François de La Rochefoucauld, 1665
People seek recognition, and that desire drives both artistic creation and heroic deeds.
In simple terms: Desire for applause fuels literature and heroism.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the motive behind creative and heroic acts.
Themes
recognition
creativity
heroism
ego
motivation
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- leadership
- performance arts
- political activism
Key Concepts
psychology
social validation
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you create for praise or purpose?
- How does applause shape your values?
A Different Perspective
The pursuit of applause can lead to inauthentic work or selfish heroism.
![“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)
