Quote by Barbara Walters

Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make you a prima donna - or it can smooth the edges, take away the insecurities, let the nice things come out.

Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make you a p

Summary

This quote highlights how achieving success can affect a person's character and behavior. It suggests that success can lead someone to become arrogant and self-centered, akin to a prima donna. However, it also suggests that success has the potential to humble individuals by erasing their insecurities and allowing their positive qualities to emerge. It implies that success can either amplify negative traits or bring out the best in a person, depending on how they handle their achievements.

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By Barbara Walters

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