Quote by Amy Tan

It's both rebellion and conformity that attack you with success.

It's both rebellion and conformity that attack you with succ

Summary

This quote suggests that success is a paradoxical experience that is simultaneously fueled by rebellion and conformity. On one hand, achieving success requires breaking norms and challenging conventional thinking, which can be seen as an act of rebellion. On the other hand, success often involves fitting into societal expectations and conforming to certain standards of accomplishment. In this intricate relationship, success becomes a balancing act between embracing nonconformity while still adhering to social structures and norms.

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By Amy Tan

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