Admiration and Personal Values

The speaker reflects on their admiration for people with qualities they lack, such as boldness and the ability to speak freely. They discuss their own tendency to please others and the value of politeness, while also expressing admiration for public figures like Mandela. The speaker concludes by appreciating the quiet kindness of ordinary people, exemplified by their brother.

What type of people does the speaker admire the most?

• People who are similar to them

• People who are famous

• People who are unlike them

• People who are indifferent

What is one of the speaker's greatest faults according to them?

• Lack of ambition

• Being too reserved

• Desire to please others

• Being too outspoken

Which quality does the speaker admire in artists?

• Their boldness

• Their politeness

• Their humility

• Their wealth

Who are some of the 'usual suspects' the speaker mentions admiring?

• Famous scientists

• Political leaders like Mandela

• Popular musicians

• Renowned athletes

What does the speaker find challenging about naming people they admire?

• Remembering all their names

• Choosing only a few

• Finding people who are alive

• Avoiding controversial figures

What kind of lives does the speaker find admirable besides famous figures?

• Lives of constant travel

• Lives of wealth and luxury

• Lives of quiet, unremembered kindness

• Lives of public service

Who does the speaker use as an example of a good person?

• Their father

• Their teacher

• Their brother

• Their friend