Quote by David Walliams

I still enjoy my life, and I feel like I've achieved enough things that if I never did anything again, I'd feel confident that I'd still have made my mark in some way. But maybe the self-loathing bit is the element that makes you strive for more. Makes you strive to be better.

I still enjoy my life, and I feel like I've achieved enough

Summary

This quote suggests that despite feeling content with their accomplishments and enjoying life, the speaker believes that self-criticism and self-doubt are crucial motivators to continually strive for improvement and personal growth. They acknowledge that the feeling of self-loathing serves as a driving force to push oneself further and achieve even greater things. This perspective highlights the complex relationship between self-satisfaction and the desire for continuous self-improvement.

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By David Walliams

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