There are persons who, when they cease to shock us, cease to interest us.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who cease to shock others often lose their ability to hold interest.
- In plain terms
- When someone stops shocking you, you stop finding them interesting.
- What can you take from it?
- Shock value often drives initial interest but fades with familiarity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you interested in people?
- Do you value shock over substance?
Another view
Interesting people can remain interesting without relying on shock.
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