Quote by Daniel J. Boorstin, The Image, c

Celebrity-worship and hero-worship should not be confused. Yet we confuse them every day, and by doing so we come dangerously close to depriving ourselves of all real models. We lose sight of the men and women who do not simply seem great because they are famous but are famous because they are great. We come closer and closer to degrading all fame into notoriety.

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Summary

In this quote, the author emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between celebrity-worship and hero-worship. They argue that people frequently mix these two concepts, which can be detrimental because it leads to a lack of genuine role models. By failing to recognize the individuals who are not only famous but truly great, we risk diminishing the value of fame altogether and reducing it to mere notoriety. The quote highlights the need to appreciate and admire those who earn their fame through their exceptional qualities and accomplishments, rather than merely their reputation and popularity.

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Heroes/heroism

By Daniel J. Boorstin, The Image, c

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