Attitude Quote by John Hurt
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“By the time I came to do the final ones [Harry Potter's film], I was working on something that was massively successful. There was a huge difference in indulgence and all sorts of stuff. A very big difference in peoples' attitudes. They were very pleased with themselves. In human terms, it was quite interesting to see the difference.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – 2011
Success can breed complacency, altering attitudes and diminishing humility.
In simple terms: Success may make people overconfident.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble despite achievements.
Themes
success
humility
attitude
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- creative projects
- public recognition
Key Concepts
psychology of fame
social dynamics
ego
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep perspective after success?
- What habits maintain humility?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can blind one to future challenges.
![“I got used to [ Lars Von Trier] doing the narration for 'Dogville' and 'Manderley.' And I said to him I do these narrations for you but you never put me in a film! So he called my bluff and put me in 'Melancholia' and I was thrilled about that.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/john-hurt-1669_bluffs_i-got-used-to-lars-von-trier-doing-the-n_55595.jpg)
