Quote by Samuel Johnson

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

Summary

This quote suggests that the feeling of admiration towards someone or something emerges when there is a lack of familiarity. It implies that the more we know about someone or something, the less inclined we may be to admire them. This could be because knowledge can reveal flaws or aspects that we may disagree with, tarnishing our initial admiration. Thus, it suggests that admiration is often based on a superficial understanding or ignorance, rather than a deep knowing.

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Admiration

By Samuel Johnson

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