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.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stewart warns against letting praise affect his mindset, acknowledging its potential to distort judgment.
- In plain terms
- He won't let Hollywood praise go to his head.
- What can you take from it?
- External validation should not compromise personal integrity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle success?
- Is praise ever helpful?
Another view
It assumes praise is always potentially corrupting.
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