--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That which attracts the world must please…" description: "\"“That which attracts the world must please and pander to the self-importance of man. The world itself is a vain show, and likes its own. Consequently t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29b/william-kelly-287040_god_that-which-attracts-the-world-must-pleas_2493490.jpg" --- # That which attracts the world must please and pander to… ![“That which attracts the world must please and pander to the self-importance of man. The world itself is a vain show, and likes its own. Consequently there is nothing which so carries the mass of men along with it as that which flatters the vanity of the human mind. It may assume the lowliest air…” quote by William Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29b/william-kelly-287040_god_that-which-attracts-the-world-must-pleas_2493490.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29b/william-kelly-287040_god_that-which-attracts-the-world-must-pleas_2493490.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/29b/william-kelly-287040_god_that-which-attracts-the-world-must-pleas_2493490.jpg) > ““That which attracts the world must please and pander to the self-importance of man. The world itself is a vain show, and likes its own. Consequently there is nothing which so carries the mass of men along with it as that which flatters the vanity of the human mind. It may assume the lowliest air, but sinful man seeks his own honour and present exaltation.”” [William Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-kelly/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Worldly vanity attracts people, but sinful humans crave honor and self-exaltation, even in lowly forms. **In simple terms:** World entices vanity; humans seek honor. Key Takeaway Guard against vanity and self‑importance. Themes vanity human nature pride spirituality identity Mood critical thoughtful Type observational philosophical When to use this quote - social media - political rhetoric - personal ambition Key Concepts psychology philosophy theology sociology ethics Questions to Reflect On - What drives human vanity? - How can humility be cultivated? 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