Applause Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“There is always a certain noise in applause: even in the applause we give ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
Applause often contains self‑congratulation, revealing a hidden desire for personal validation.
In simple terms: Applause can be self‑praise.
Key Takeaway
Notice and balance self‑approval with external feedback.
Themes
self‑awareness
validation
humility
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- performances
- personal achievements
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you seek applause for yourself?
- How does self‑approval affect your confidence?
A Different Perspective
Self‑praise may mask insecurity.
![“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)
