Vanity: 'Self-made men often worship their creator.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who achieve success independently often idolize their own efforts.
- In plain terms
- Self-made people worship themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-made individuals risk vanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you acknowledge help received?
- Does success change your humility?
Another view
Success does not always lead to vanity.
More from Bryant McGill
Listening: 'It has been my experience that if we make the effort to listen to people when we meet them, and work to get to know them a little, it is then easy …
Permalink to quote #17 Understanding: 'I would like to build bridges to greater understanding and empathy. It is not that I believe there is no evil in the world; for there surely is…
Permalink to quote #19 Life: 'Life is a wonderful journey. I believe we should make good use of the precious time and talents we have been given. We should look at the world around u…
Permalink to quote #16
Related quotes
In the past even I was afraid of my own greatness, therefore I could not stand in front of mirrors.
Aaron BurrAaron Burr quote #5 Hollywood dishes out too much praise for small things I won't let it get me, but too much praise can turn a fellow's head if he doesn't watch his step.
James (Jimmy) StewartJames (Jimmy) Stewart quote #5 Le refus des louanges est un desir d'etre loue deux fois.
Francois de La RochefoucauldFrancois de La Rochefoucauld quote #49