Quote by Dustin Hoffman

One thing about being successful is that I stopped being afraid of dying. Once you're a star you're dead already. You're embalmed.

One thing about being successful is that I stopped being afr

Summary

This quote suggests that achieving success requires a certain fearlessness, particularly the fear of death. The speaker implies that once they became recognized as a star or achieved a high level of success, their former self, aspirations, and potential ceased to exist. They metaphorically compare success to being embalmed, indicating that the achievements and fame obtained in life can sometimes trap and restrict an individual, diminishing further growth or exploration.

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By Dustin Hoffman

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