Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom.
William PennRead
We are too apt to love praise, but not to deserve it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People often seek admiration without working hard to earn it.
This quote highlights a common human tendency to crave recognition and compliments while neglecting the necessity of putting in effort to deserve such praise. It suggests that true worth comes from one's actions and character rather than superficial approval from others.
Themes
PraiseDeserveLoveEffortRecognition
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire hard work among employees.
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