Applause Quote by Herbert Marshall
“There is nothing an economist should fear so much as applause.”
About This Quote
Economists should fear applause more than data, because praise can mask poor analysis.
In simple terms: Applause may hide errors.
Key Takeaway
Stay skeptical of praise.
Themes
critical thinking
analysis
reputation
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
Applause:1
Economist:1
Fear:1
Should:0
Fear Applause:1
Economist Fear:1
When to use this quote
- policy advice
- media interviews
- academic presentations
Key Concepts
economics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust applause over evidence?
- How does praise affect judgment?
A Different Perspective
Applause can be insincere.
![“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)
