I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He rejects people who boast about fame or act subservient because of it.
- In plain terms
- He dislikes those who brag about being famous or suck up to him.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid people who value fame over substance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you treat famous people?
- What does true character look like?
Another view
Fame often brings superficial social interactions.
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