Applause Quote by John Dryden
“Kings fight for empires, madmen for applause.”
About This Quote
People fight for power and fame, while others seek attention for personal validation.
In simple terms: Power and applause drive conflict.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose beyond power or applause.
Themes
power
applause
conflict
ambition
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- politics
- entertainment industry
- personal branding
Key Concepts
political theory
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your ambitions?
- How can you find meaning beyond applause?
A Different Perspective
Pursuing applause may lead to emptiness.
![“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)
