A bohemian imitates the manners of the class below him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who adopt bohemian lifestyles often mimic the behaviors of lower social classes rather than creating something genuine.
- In plain terms
- Bohemians copy the habits of people below their own class.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity matters more than copying lower classes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you mimic others to fit in?
- What defines authentic behavior?
Another view
The quote assumes a rigid class structure that may not exist universally.
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