A man desires praise that he may be reassured, that he may be quit of his doubting of himself; he is indifferent to applause when he is confident of success.

Summary

This quote suggests that people seek praise and recognition from others in order to feel reassured about themselves and to overcome their self-doubt. When individuals are confident in their abilities and certain of achieving success, they become indifferent to applause or external validation. Essentially, the desire for praise stems from a need for validation and affirmation, particularly when one may be uncertain about their own capabilities.

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