Drawing is the artist's most direct and spontaneous expression, a species of writing: it reveals, better than does painting, his true personality.
Edgar DegasRead
There is a kind of success that is indistinguishable from panic.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success can sometimes be overwhelming, resembling feelings of panic rather than accomplishment.
Edgar Degas's quote suggests that success is not always a comfortable or celebratory experience; rather, it can feel chaotic and stressful, similar to panic. This highlights the complexities of achieving one's goals, where the pursuit of success can bring about anxiety and pressure, challenging the notion that success is inherently positive or fulfilling.
Themes
SuccessPanicOverwhelmAchievementStress
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a business conference, one might say, 'Remember, there is a kind of success that is indistinguishable from panic.'
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