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“People get some success, they get some money, they get some power, and they put themselves on this pedestal above other people. They forget people and try to fit in with their new crews they think they need to be around with. I didn't believe that. I'm still human being.” quote by Max Holloway
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“People get some success, they get some money, they get some power, and they put themselves on this pedestal above other people. They forget people and try to fit in with their new crews they think they need to be around with. I didn't believe that. I'm still human being.”

Max Holloway

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Success can inflate ego, leading to arrogance and loss of humility, causing people to distance themselves from their roots and peers.

In simple terms: Power can make people forget humility.

Key Takeaway

Stay grounded despite achievements.

Themes

ego humility success social dynamics

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • celebrity culture
  • corporate leadership
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychology social identity status anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you recognize when pride overtakes you?
  • How can you stay connected to your community?
A Different Perspective

Success does not guarantee moral superiority.

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