Admiration Quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
“Learn to admire rightly; the great pleasure of life is that. Note what the great men admired; they admired great things; narrow spirits admire basely, and worship meanly.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Vanity Fair, 1848
True admiration is for great things; narrow minds settle for petty, superficial objects.
In simple terms: Admire greatness, not trivialities.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate appreciation for profound achievements.
Themes
admiration
greatness
mindset
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- leadership
- personal growth
- education
Key Concepts
aesthetics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly admire?
- How can you broaden your perspective?
A Different Perspective
People may struggle to recognize greatness without exposure.
