Admiration Quote by Rudyard Kipling
“There are few things sweeter in this world than the guileless, hotheaded, intemperate, open admiration of a junior. Even a woman in her blindest devotion does not fall into the gait of the man she adores, tilt her bonnet to the angle at which he wears his hat, or interlard her speech with his pet oaths.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Song of the Lark" by Rudyard Kipling, 1900
The pure, unfiltered admiration of a younger person is a rare, sincere joy that differs from adult infatuation.
In simple terms: Youthful admiration is a rare, sincere joy.
Key Takeaway
Value and nurture genuine admiration.
Themes
youth
admiration
purity
authenticity
Mood
warm
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom
- mentor relationships
- family gatherings
Key Concepts
sincerity
unfiltered emotion
generational dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes genuine admiration different from infatuation?
- How can you guide youthful enthusiasm responsibly?
A Different Perspective
Youthful admiration can be naive and unrealistic.
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