Admire Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
“He who meanly admires a mean thing is a snob--perhaps that is a safe definition of the character.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Vanity Fair, 1848
Admiring something undesirable signals pretentiousness.
In simple terms: Liking the bad shows snobbery.
Key Takeaway
Beware of superficial admiration.
Themes
snobbery
authenticity
taste
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- fashion trends
- social media personas
Key Concepts
social status
cultural criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives us to admire the undesirable?
- Can admiration be sincere?
A Different Perspective
May ignore genuine appreciation of art.
