Success is like death. The more successful you become, the higher the houses in the hills get and the higer the fences get.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the isolating nature of success. It suggests that as one achieves more success, they distance themselves from others and create barriers both physically and metaphorically. It implies that with success comes increased seclusion and a growing disconnect from the world around them, as success can further heighten social disparities and reinforce social divisions. The metaphor of higher houses in the hills and taller fences symbolizes the increasing distance and barriers that success imposes on individuals, highlighting the trade-off between achievement and a sense of belonging or connectedness.

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