Bourgeois Quote by Gustave Flaubert
“One's existence should be in two parts: one should live like a bourgeois and think like a demigod.”
About This Quote
Advocates a dual lifestyle: material comfort with lofty, transcendent thought.
In simple terms: Balance comfort and ambition.
Key Takeaway
Live well, think higher.
Themes
dualism
philosophy of life
social critique
aspiration
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
aphorism
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal development
- creative pursuits
- social mobility
Key Concepts
bourgeoisie
demigod mindset
existential balance
Practical Applications
- self‑improvement coaching
- motivational writing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you enjoy comfort without compromising ambition?
- What habits nurture both material and intellectual growth?
![“Aphrodite,” [Annabeth] said. “Venus?” Hazel asked in amazement. “Mom,” Piper said with no enthusiasm. “Girls!” The goddess spread her arms like she wanted a group hug. The three demigods did not oblige. Hazel backed into a palmetto tree.” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/684/rick-riordan-27_amazement_aphrodite-annabeth-said-venus-hazel-aske_422068.jpg)
![“Avant-garde theatre, with its distrust of the individual (that bourgeois invention), tends to go beyond [character] and the psychological approach in search of a syntax of types and characters which are "deconstructed and post-individual.” quote by Patrice Pavis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c22/patrice-pavis-72351_approach_avant-garde-theatre-with-its-distrust-of_59690.jpg)
