Applause Quote by John Green
““I realized that my eyes were closed and opened them. Augustus was staring at me, his blue eyes closer to me than they'd ever been, and behind them, a crowd of people three deep had sort of circled around us. They were angry, I thought. Horrified. These teenagers, with their hormones, making out beneath a video broadcasting the shattered voice of a former father. I pulled away from Augustus, and he snuck a peck onto my forehead as I stared down at my Chuck Taylors. And then they started clapping. All the people, all these adults, just started clapping, and one shouted "Bravo!" in a European accent. Augustus, smiling, bowed. Laughing, I curtsied ever so slightly, which was met with another round of applause.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, 2012
A moment of shared vulnerability and spontaneous applause highlights human connection amid chaos.
In simple terms: Unexpected applause shows shared humanity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace spontaneous moments of connection.
Themes
human connection
vulnerability
celebration
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school events
- concerts
- public speaking
- personal milestones
Key Concepts
social dynamics
emotional intelligence
public performance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does spontaneous applause reveal about group empathy?
- How can you foster lasting connection after a brief moment?
A Different Perspective
Applause may be fleeting; deeper bonds require ongoing effort.
![“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)
