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Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they cant lose
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"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose"

- Bill Gates

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This quote by Bill Gates is a reminder that success can be a double-edged sword. It can be a terrific motivator and benefit, however it can also cause complacency and overconfidence. Success can make smart individuals believe they are invincible and that they can't make mistakes. This can lead to an incorrect sense of security and can trigger individuals to end up being careless and take unnecessary threats. Success can also result in conceit and a lack of humility, which can be damaging to relationships and prevent personal development. It is important to bear in mind that success is not a guarantee of future success which failure is an unavoidable part of life. It is important to remain simple and to remember that failure can be a terrific teacher and can assist us learn and grow.

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Bill Gates This quote is written / told by Bill Gates somewhere between October 28, 1955 and today. He was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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