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I will never give myself the luxury of thinking, 'I've…

“I will never give myself the luxury of thinking, 'I've made it.'” quote by Zaha Hadid
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“I will never give myself the luxury of thinking, 'I've made it.'”

Zaha Hadid

About This Quote

Source Interview: Architecture magazine, 2015, London

Never assume success; keep striving and avoid complacency.

In simple terms: Stay humble and keep pushing.

Key Takeaway

Continuously set new challenges.

Themes

growth humility innovation

Mood

determined forward‑looking

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • architectural projects
  • career milestones
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

continuous improvement self‑evaluation design evolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new goal will you set after an achievement?
  • How do you measure progress beyond accolades?
A Different Perspective

Success can breed overconfidence and stagnation.

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