Literary notes about Appreciation (AI summary)
In literature, "appreciation" serves as a versatile term that encapsulates both recognition and profound understanding. It is frequently employed to denote a deep, even scholarly, admiration for artistic or intellectual merit—for instance, the rewarding acknowledgement of Milton’s work [1] or a cultivated comprehension of mental phenomena [2]. The term also conveys gratitude and respect in interpersonal relationships, whether it is a polite expression of thanks for devoted service [3] or a subtle acknowledgment of another's inner qualities [4]. Moreover, "appreciation" often extends to a broader cultural and aesthetic realm, highlighting the recognition of beauty and the intrinsic values of art and life [5] [6].
- But an appreciation of Milton is, as the late Rector of Lincoln remarked once, the reward of consummate scholarship.
— from Intentions by Oscar Wilde - The terms "mental realization" and "appreciation" (or genuine appreciation) are more elaborate names for the realizing sense of a thing.
— from Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education by John Dewey - At the same time I beg to express my appreciation of the faithful and efficient services you have rendered in the past.
— from The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by James H. Blount - She noticed it and smiled at him, flattered at his appreciation.
— from Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant by Guy de Maupassant - They had a delicate and profound appreciation of the delights of the country, and loved to describe the beauties that surrounded their habitations.
— from English Villages by P. H. Ditchfield - The Greeks, in appreciation of the value of memory to the poet, represented the [324] Muses as the daughters of Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory.
— from Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson by Ralph Waldo Emerson
