I dread success. To have succeeded is to have finished one's business on earth, like the male spider, who is killed by the female the moment he has succeeded in his courtship. I like a state of continual becoming, with a goal in front and not behind.

Summary

The quote conveys a fear of success and the idea that achieving a goal signifies the end of one's purpose in life, comparing it to the male spider who is consumed by the female after successfully mating. The speaker prefers a constant state of growth and transformation where the focus is on evolving and moving towards a future goal, rather than dwelling on past achievements.