Quote by Norman Mailer

The desire for success lubricates secret prostitution's in the soul.

The desire for success lubricates secret prostitution's in t

Summary

This quote suggests that the intense desire to achieve success can lead individuals to compromise their integrity and engage in morally questionable actions, comparing it to the hidden acts of prostitution. It implies that the pursuit of success can sometimes encourage people to abandon their values and engage in deceitful or manipulative behavior in order to achieve their goals.

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By Norman Mailer

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