Quote by Aesop

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Summary

This quote suggests that people tend to appreciate and admire an imitation or a faÃ§ade instead of recognizing and valuing something genuine or authentic. It implies that individuals may be more inclined to favor surface-level appearances or superficial imitations rather than truly original or honest entities. This observation highlights the tendency of society to criticize and reject what is real, while glorifying and supporting what is artificial, ultimately reflecting a misplaced sense of value and appreciation.

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Innovation

By Aesop

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