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I am doomed to an eternity of compulsive work. No set goal achieved satisfies. Success only breeds a new goal. The golde
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"I am doomed to an eternity of compulsive work. No set goal achieved satisfies. Success only breeds a new goal. The golden apple devoured has seeds. It is endless"

- Bette Davis

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This quote by Bette Davis speaks to the concept of the futility of pursuing success. No matter how much one achieves, it is never ever enough. There is constantly a new objective to strive for, and the cycle of work and pursuing success is relentless. The metaphor of the golden apple feasted on having seeds is a tip that success is short lived which the cycle of work and striving for success will continue. This quote speaks with the concept that no matter just how much one accomplishes, it is never ever sufficient which the cycle of work and pursuing success is relentless. It is a suggestion that success is short lived which the cycle of work and pursuing success will continue. It is a pointer that no matter how much one attains, it is never adequate and that the cycle of work and pursuing success is relentless.

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Bette Davis This quote is written / told by Bette Davis between April 5, 1908 and October 6, 1989. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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