Eighteen Quote by Brigid Kemmerer
““Michael always said if he could get them to eighteen without going to jail or getting a girl pregnant he'd consider it a success.””
About This Quote
Success is defined by avoiding serious legal or personal consequences while achieving a specific goal.
In simple terms: Success means staying out of jail and avoiding pregnancy.
Key Takeaway
Aim for goals that don’t cause major personal fallout.
Themes
success
risk management
personal responsibility
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- relationship goals
- financial targets
- personal projects
Key Concepts
consequential ethics
goal setting
life choices
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term impacts of such a narrow view?
- How do you balance ambition with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Might overlook broader definitions of success.
![“I don't consider success doing a show for 30 years; I'm sorry. To me, you're successful when you graduate from something. I did a series, I did a talk show, I did movies, I replaced Mickey Rooney [on Broadway] in "Sugar Babies." You understand?” quote by Joey Bishop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/381/joey-bishop-36018_baby_i-don-t-consider-success-doing-a-show-fo_2568758.jpg)
![“You're probably thinking I owe you my life."[Chris] "No." she [Becca] snapped. "Just sixty bucks." "You charge for the hero act?" [Chris]” quote by Brigid Kemmerer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/541/brigid-kemmerer-2470_life_you-re-probably-thinking-i-owe-you-my-li_113265.jpg)
