I have always been a friend to hero-worship; it is the only rational one, and has always been in use amongst civilized people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Borrow argues that hero-worship is a rational and traditional practice among civilized people.
- In plain terms
- Admiring heroes is rational and used by civilized people.
- What can you take from it?
- Valuing heroes is a rational social practice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who deserves our admiration?
- Is hero-worship rational?
Another view
Hero-worship can lead to uncritical adoration.
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