Quote by John Keats

I would jump down Etna for any public good -- but I hate a mawkish popularity.

I would jump down Etna for any public good -- but I hate a m

Summary

This quote expresses a willingness to sacrifice oneself for the greater good, symbolized by the act of jumping down Mount Etna, an active volcano. However, it also reveals a disdain for seeking cheap or insincere popularity. The speaker is willing to make significant personal sacrifices, but they reject the idea of gaining attention or approval just for the sake of it. They value authenticity over superficial acclaim and have a distaste for any form of shallow popularity-seeking behavior.

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