Able Quote by George Jean Nathan
“It is the mark of a superior person that, left to themselves they are able endlessly to amuse, interest and entertain themselves out of their personal stock of meditations, ideas, criticisms, memories, philosophy, humor and what not.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of the Critic, 1935
A truly great person can endlessly entertain and stimulate themselves using their own thoughts and memories.
In simple terms: Self‑entertainment shows superiority.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner dialogue.
Themes
self‑reliance
creativity
introspection
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- solitary work
- creative writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑entertainment with social interaction?
- What inner resources fuel your creativity?
A Different Perspective
Self‑entertainment may lead to isolation.
