Found Quote by Karl Lagerfeld
“I'm a total puritan, but I found Jacques' adventures amusing. We couldn't be further apart. I am a Calvinist toward myself and totally indulgent toward others.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 Vogue interview with Karl Lagerfeld
A self‑described strict moralist admits to enjoying others' daring exploits, highlighting personal contradictions and tolerance of others' indulgence.
In simple terms: A strict person can enjoy others' wildness while staying disciplined.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your paradoxes and accept others' freedoms.
Themes
self‑contradiction
personal morality
acceptance
Mood
reflective
conflicted
Type
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative collaborations
- social gatherings
- artistic critique
Key Concepts
moral duality
self‑reflection
social tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal discipline with appreciating others' excesses?
- What limits, your tolerance for others' indulgence?
A Different Perspective
Balancing personal strictness with openness can cause inner conflict.
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![“[I'm often called a Deviant Calvinist] but that only goes to underline the point I'm trying to make about the need to broaden our account of the tradition!” quote by Oliver D. Crisp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1d/oliver-d-crisp-12863_accounts_i-m-often-called-a-deviant-calvinist-but_1153874.jpg)
