Damn Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“Everything is your fault if you're any damn good.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sun Also Rises, 1926
Success often feels like a burden, implying that achievement brings blame or responsibility.
In simple terms: Greatness can feel like a curse.
Key Takeaway
Own responsibility without self-blame.
Themes
responsibility
success
guilt
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- public speaking
- parenting
- creative projects
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you attribute failures to yourself?
- How can you balance pride and humility?
A Different Perspective
Blame can be internalized unfairly, hindering growth.
![“The cousin said that Gypsy [Rose Lee] took a full fifteen minutes to peel off a single glove, and that she was so damn good at it he gladly would've given her fifteen more. So this story got me thinking, who was Gypsy Rose Lee? Who could possibly take the simple act of peeling off a glove and make…” quote by Karen Abbott](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/424/karen-abbott-13658_articles_the-cousin-said-that-gypsy-rose-lee-took_512540.jpg)
