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“People are less quick to applaud you as you grow older. Life starts out with everyone clapping when you take a poo and goes downhill from there.” quote by Sloane Crosley
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““People are less quick to applaud you as you grow older. Life starts out with everyone clapping when you take a poo and goes downhill from there.””

Sloane Crosley

About This Quote

Source Essay: I Was Wrong About Everything, 2012

Social approval fades with age; early life receives unconditional praise, later achievements are less celebrated.

In simple terms: Kids get applause for everything; adults get less.

Key Takeaway

Value intrinsic motivation over external applause.

Themes

aging approval humor social norms self-esteem

Mood

wry humorous

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • career milestones
  • parenting
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics humor theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay motivated without external validation?
  • What does applause mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Not all growth is measured by applause.

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