Quote by Sammy Davis, Jr.

The manic pursuit of success cost me everything I could love: my wife, my three children, some friends I would have liked to grow old with.

The manic pursuit of success cost me everything I could love

Summary

This quote reflects the consequences of prioritizing success at the expense of personal relationships and happiness. The speaker acknowledges that their relentless pursuit of success led to a devastating loss, including the breakdown of their marriage, estrangement from their children, and the absence of close friendships. Through these words, they highlight the heavy toll and sacrifices they made in the relentless pursuit of achievements, suggesting a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of placing excessive value on external markers of success over personal connections and fulfillment.

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