Admirable Quote by Josephin Peladan
““There is an admirable fact about the psychology of France: she knows no half measures, loathsome or sublime, she forges the thought and the beauty of a world or of a dung heap; her destiny is never to be mediocre.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Symbolist Manifesto, 1895
French culture rejects mediocrity, passionately pursuing extremes in art and thought.
In simple terms: No half measures.
Key Takeaway
Pursue excellence.
Themes
culture
art
excellence
Mood
passionate
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- national identity
Key Concepts
philosophy
aestheticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rejecting mediocrity shape society?
- Can extremes be sustainable?
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