C'est un poids bien pesant qu'un nom trop tot fameux.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fame that comes too quickly is a heavy burden to carry.
- In plain terms
- Early fame can be a heavy weight.
- What can you take from it?
- Rapid success brings unexpected pressure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the cost of being famous?
- Does early success help or hurt?
Another view
Some people thrive under early success without feeling burdened.
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La vertu s'avilit a se justifier.
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