Manifestation Quote by Thomas Hardy
““It often happens that in situations of unrestraint, where there is no thought of the eye of criticism, real feeling glides into a mode of manifestation not easily distinguishable from rodomontade. A veneer of affectation overlies a bulk of truth, with the evil consequence, if perceived, that the substance is estimated by the superficies, and the whole rejected.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891
When unchecked, people may dress up truth with pretentiousness, making it hard to tell genuine feeling from empty boasting, leading to dismissal of the real message.
In simple terms: Pretentiousness hides truth, causing it to be rejected.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond surface flair to find substance.
Themes
truth
pretension
communication
perception
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- media analysis
- personal relationships
- public debates
Key Concepts
authenticity
ego
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine feeling from showmanship?
- What cues reveal underlying truth?
A Different Perspective
If the audience is indifferent, the truth may still be ignored.
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