Gentleman Quote by Samuel Johnson
“A coxcomb is ugly all over with the effectation of a fine gentleman.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Idler, Samuel Johnson, 1768
Pretending to be refined while being foolish is absurd.
In simple terms: Fake refinement is ridiculous.
Key Takeaway
Seek authenticity.
Themes
authenticity
vanity
social pretense
humor
Mood
witty
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social media
- professional networking
- public speaking
Key Concepts
literature
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize genuine refinement?
- What value does authenticity bring?
A Different Perspective
People may fear being judged.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
