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Success tempts many to their ruin
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"Success tempts many to their ruin"

- Phaedrus

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This quote by Phaedrus suggests that success can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, success can bring terrific benefits and acknowledgment, however on the other hand, it can lead to an individual's failure. Success can result in feelings of pride and arrogance, which can result in a person making bad decisions and taking unneeded dangers. It can also lead to an individual becoming complacent and overlooking their obligations. Furthermore, success can cause a person ending up being too concentrated on their own success and neglecting the needs of others. Eventually, success can be a terrific incentive, however it can likewise cause a person's destroy if they become too concentrated on it and disregard the other elements of their life.

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This quote is written / told by Phaedrus between 15 BC and 50 AC. He/she was a famous Poet from Rome. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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