Applaud Quote by Sloane Crosley
““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.””
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.
Value intrinsic motivation over external applause.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- parenting
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay motivated without external validation?
- What does applause mean to you?
Not all growth is measured by applause.