Pretension is a poor joke that you play on yourself. Snap out of it. Recognise your strengths, work on your weaknesses. Real achievement is liking what you see in the mirror every morning.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike.
I don't know how to put on any tough guy pretensions.
Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike.
Americans are generally very self-sufficient and I think generally averse to pretension, just as I am.
I come from very common stock, and I've always been uncomfortable with pretension and all the forms it can take, including disingenuous broadcasting.
I have strengths, and I have weaknesses. I don't pretend to be able to write a great thesis or doctorate - I have no pretensions in that direction.
Demolishing pretensions, especially worthy ones, is a hallmark of the baby boom.
I arise full of eagerness and energy, knowing well what achievement lies ahead of me.
In almost everything, experience is more valuable than precept.
I come from an Irish working-class background but went to a posh school, and any type of pretension was quickly mocked at home. I've always had a keen eye for pretension.