The compensation of a very early success is a conviction that life is a romantic matter. In the best sense, one stays young.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Early success convinces you that life is romantic and allows you to maintain youthful enthusiasm.
- In plain terms
- Early wins make life seem romantic and keep you young.
- What can you take from it?
- Early success preserves optimism and youthfulness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How did early wins shape your view of life?
- Can you stay young without early success?
Another view
Early success can create unrealistic expectations for the future.
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