Quote by Tennessee (Thomas Lanier) Willia

Luxury is the wolf at the door and its fangs are the vanities and conceits germinated by success. When an artist learns this, he knows where the danger is.

Luxury is the wolf at the door and its fangs are the vanitie

Summary

This quote highlights the potential dangers of luxury and success. It suggests that luxury can be enticing, like a wolf at one's doorstep. The "fangs" of luxury are the negative traits that can develop from success, such as vanity and conceit. The quote implies that artists, or individuals in pursuit of creativity, should be aware of these dangers. By recognizing where the danger lies, an artist can strive to avoid becoming consumed by the trappings of luxury and focus instead on their craft.

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Success & Failure

By Tennessee (Thomas Lanier) Willia

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