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Acting Quote by Charles Churchill

“The danger chiefly lies in acting well; no crime's so great as daring to excel.” quote by Charles Churchill
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“The danger chiefly lies in acting well; no crime's so great as daring to excel.”

Charles Churchill

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, 18th century

Acting well can be dangerous; daring to excel may be seen as a crime.

In simple terms: Excelling can be risky.

Key Takeaway

Pursue excellence wisely.

Themes

courage excellence risk ethics

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • artistic creation
  • political activism

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is daring to excel worth potential condemnation?
  • How do societies reward or punish boldness?
A Different Perspective

Great risk can lead to backlash or failure.

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