Admiration Quote by Max Beerbohm
“Admiration involves a glorious obliquity of vision.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Admiration, 1913
Admiring others involves seeing them from a uniquely skewed perspective that highlights their virtues.
In simple terms: Admiration is a tilted view of greatness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias when admiring.
Themes
admiration
perspective
bias
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership evaluation
- art critique
- personal role models
Key Concepts
aesthetics
human perception
ego
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you admire most?
- Do you ever feel your admiration is unrealistic?
A Different Perspective
Over‑idealizing can lead to disappointment when reality differs.
