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“I'd sell my soul to the devil if he'd buy such a weakly, puny, piffling little soul, just really to live and be something besides a "thoroughly nice girl" for one short year.” quote by Samuel Hopkins Adams
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“I'd sell my soul to the devil if he'd buy such a weakly, puny, piffling little soul, just really to live and be something besides a "thoroughly nice girl" for one short year.”

Samuel Hopkins Adams

About This Quote

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

Desire for fame can drive one to make extreme, self‑destructive bargains.

In simple terms: Fame may cost your soul.

Key Takeaway

Seek fulfillment without compromising values.

Themes

ambition identity self‑worth

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • celebrity pursuits
  • career advancement
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

ethical dilemmas personal sacrifice social pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to sacrifice for success?
  • How do you define true fulfillment?
A Different Perspective

Extreme ambition can erode personal integrity.

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