If you can attribute your success entirely to your own mental effort, to your own attitude, to some spiritual essence that you have that is better than other people's, then that must feel pretty good.

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This quote suggests that if someone believes their success is solely due to their own mental effort, attitude, or superior spiritual essence, they would experience a sense of satisfaction or pride. It implies that having a strong sense of personal responsibility for achievements can be immensely gratifying, as it magnifies one's abilities and uniqueness compared to others.

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