Quote by Dame Edith Sitwell

Eccentricity is not, as dull people would have us believe, a form of madness. It is often a kind of innocent pride, and the man of genius and the aristocrat are frequently regarded as eccentrics because genius and aristocrat are entirely unafraid of and uninfluenced by the opinions and vagaries of the crowd.

Eccentricity is not, as dull people would have us believe, a

Summary

This quote challenges the perceptions of eccentricity by arguing that it is not a sign of insanity, but rather a reflection of innocent pride. It suggests that individuals with great talent or noble status are often considered eccentric because they are unafraid and unaffected by the opinions and unpredictable nature of the general public. It implies that their ability to think and act outside societal norms is a result of their strong sense of self, rather than any psychological impairment.

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By Dame Edith Sitwell

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