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What does it mean?
Success can make people arrogant and forgetful of humility and gratitude toward a higher power.
In plain terms
When we succeed too much, we get proud and stop asking for help or thanks.
What can you take from it?
Stay humble and grateful even when things go well.

Where it applies

  • leadership roles
  • business growth
  • personal achievement

Putting it to work

  • practice gratitude daily
  • acknowledge help received

Questions to consider

  • How does success change your perspective on help?
  • When did you last feel proud instead of grateful?

Another view

The quote assumes a belief in God which may not apply to everyone.

More from Abraham Lincoln

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  2. It's my experience that folks who have no vices have generally very few virtues.

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  3. I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

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