Affection Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
“Those who place their affections at first on trifles for amusement, will find these trifles become at last their most serious concerns.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Vicar of Wakefield, 1766
Focusing on trivial amusements leads them to dominate one’s thoughts and become serious worries.
In simple terms: Trivialities become serious concerns.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize meaningful pursuits.
Themes
priorities
distraction
consequences
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social media use
- gossip
- idle hobbies
- workplace chatter
Key Concepts
human nature
attention
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What trivial habit consumes most of your mental space?
- How can you shift focus to lasting values?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting deeper values can cause imbalance.
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![“[T]here are depths of thousands of miles which are hidden from our inquiry. The only tidings we have from those unfathomable regions are by means of volcanoes, those burning mountains that seem to discharge their materials from the lowest abysses of the earth.” quote by Oliver Goldsmith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b7d/oliver-goldsmith-772_abyss_t-here-are-depths-of-thousands-of-miles_88121.jpg)
