Great success Quote by Seneca the Younger
“His head was turned by too great success.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Moral Letters to Lucilius, c. 50 AD
Excessive success can distort perception and lead to hubris.
In simple terms: Great success can cloud judgment.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble despite achievements.
Themes
humility
success
perception
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal growth
- decision making
Key Concepts
Stoicism
hubris
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep perspective when succeeding?
- What habits preserve humility?
A Different Perspective
Success can also bring new pressures and expectations.
![“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)
