Quote by Walter Lippmann

Success makes men rigid and they tend to exalt stability over all the other virtues tired of the effort of willing they become fanatics about conservatism.

Success makes men rigid and they tend to exalt stability ove

Summary

This quote suggests that when individuals achieve success, they become entrenched in their ways and prioritize stability over other important qualities. They become resistant to change and become staunch supporters of conservative principles. The quote implies that success can make people less willing to take risks or adapt, leading them to become rigid and possibly fanatical in their views.

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By Walter Lippmann

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