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I tell my kids and I tell proteges, always have humility…

“I tell my kids and I tell proteges, always have humility when you create and grace when you succeed, because its not about you. You are a terminal for a higher power. As soon as you accept that, you can do it forever.” quote by Quincy Jones
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“I tell my kids and I tell proteges, always have humility when you create and grace when you succeed, because its not about you. You are a terminal for a higher power. As soon as you accept that, you can do it forever.”

Quincy Jones

About This Quote

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

Humility and grace are essential when creating and succeeding, recognizing we serve a larger purpose beyond ourselves.

In simple terms: Be humble when creating, graceful when succeeding.

Key Takeaway

Serve a higher purpose, not ego.

Themes

humility grace purpose leadership

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teaching kids
  • mentoring proteges
  • creative projects
  • career success

Key Concepts

spirituality service ego creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance humility with self‑advocacy?
  • What higher purpose guides your work?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal boundaries in service to others.

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