Quote by Andre Maurois

The more vividly we imagine the greatness and the beauty of what we love, the more timid we are. - Stendhal

The more vividly we imagine the greatness and the beauty of

Summary

Stendhal's quote suggests that our intense and vivid imagination of the beauty and greatness of what we love can ironically make us more timid. It implies that when we have high expectations and a deep admiration for something or someone, we may become hesitant or fearful of taking action or pursuing it. This hesitation might stem from a fear of not being able to meet the imagined standards or from a reluctance to risk disrupting the idealized image we hold. Our imagination, in this context, can consequently hinder our willingness to fully engage and pursue what we love.

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By Andre Maurois

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