Apples Quote by Leonard Cohen
“It’s a depressing habit you have of loving to sneeze and of eating apples as if they were juicier for you and being the first one to exclaim how good the movie is. You depress people. We like apples too.”
About This Quote
The speaker critiques a habit of over‑enthusiastic praise and self‑indulgent behavior.
In simple terms: Over‑praise and self‑indulgence are harmful.
Key Takeaway
Practice restraint and authenticity.
Themes
social behavior
self‑indulgence
critique
Mood
wry
observational
Type
literary
social
When to use this quote
- conversation
- media commentary
- personal interaction
Key Concepts
authenticity
social dynamics
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we feel compelled to exaggerate praise?
- How can authenticity improve social connections?
A Different Perspective
Excessive enthusiasm may alienate others.
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