Dazzling Quote by Marcel Proust
““Mme. de Gallardon, who could never stop herself from sacrificing her greatest social ambitions and highest hopes of someday dazzling the world to the immediate, obscure, and private pleasure of saying something disagreeable.””
About This Quote
Source novel: "In Search of Lost Time" by Marcel Proust, 1913
Madame de Gallardon sacrifices her grand ambitions for private, perhaps disagreeable, personal pleasures.
In simple terms: She trades ambition for private pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of personal sacrifice.
Themes
sacrifice
ambition
private desire
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- psychological study
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
social expectation
personal fulfillment
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it worth sacrificing ambition for personal joy?
- How do societal expectations shape personal choices?
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