Applause Quote by Mary Deasy
“someone had tried to warn me of the kind of catastrophe that is likely to occur when you involve yourself too closely in one of those destinies that is ringed around by the transient tinsel of human applause.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on fame and destiny, 2008
Close involvement in a grand narrative can lead to disaster, especially when driven by fleeting applause.
In simple terms: Getting too involved in fame can be disastrous.
Key Takeaway
Beware of chasing fleeting praise.
Themes
fame
destiny
danger
Mood
cautious
reflective
warning
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- public speaking
- social media
- artistic projects
Key Concepts
existential risk
psychology of applause
celebrity culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your pursuit of recognition?
- How to stay grounded?
A Different Perspective
Applause can be misleading and harmful.
![“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)
