Aim at being loved without being admired. (p. 38e)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seek genuine affection rather than public acclaim.
- In plain terms
- Prefer to be loved instead of admired.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize authentic connection over status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which matters more to you, love or admiration?
- Why?
Another view
Being admired can still come with benefits like influence and opportunities.
More from Ludwig Wittgenstein
One might say: Genius is talent exercised with courage. (p. 38e)
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