"The theory seems to be that as long as a man is a failure he is one of God's children, but that as soon as he succeeds he is taken over by the Devil"
- H. L. Mencken
About this Quote
This quote by H. L. Mencken recommends that success is seen as an unfavorable thing in society. It suggests that when someone is unsuccessful, they are viewed as being blessed by God, however as soon as they become effective, they are viewed as being taken control of by the Devil. This might be interpreted as a criticism of the concept that success is viewed as a bad thing, which those who succeed are viewed as being immoral or untrustworthy. It could likewise be seen as a discuss the concept that those who succeed are viewed as having accomplished their success through immoral ways. Mencken's quote suggests that success needs to not be viewed as an unfavorable thing, which those who succeed ought to not be judged for their success.
This quote is written / told by H. L. Mencken between September 12, 1880 and January 29, 1956. He was a famous Writer from USA.
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