Change Quote by David Mitchell
““When you win, the rules change, and you find you’ve lost””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cloud Atlas, 2004
Success can alter rules, leading to unexpected loss of original values.
In simple terms: Winning changes the game, sometimes causing loss.
Stay aware of how success reshapes conditions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- political shifts
- technological disruption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you preserve core values amid success?
- What safeguards prevent rule manipulation?
Success may bring unintended consequences that are hard to predict.