Success Quote by Friedrich Schiller
“The victor is often vanquished by his own success.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Wallenstein, 1799
Success can become a trap, leading to downfall when pride and complacency replace vigilance and humility.
In simple terms: Success can cause one's own ruin.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble and vigilant after success.
Themes
hubris
success
downfall
humility
power
Mood
cautionary
philosophical
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- leadership
- financial gain
- public acclaim
- political power
Key Concepts
tragic flaw
psychology
political ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent success from becoming a liability?
- How can leaders maintain humility?
A Different Perspective
Success does not guarantee lasting stability.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)