Quote by Noel Coward

Success took me to her bosom like a maternal boa constrictor.


Success took me to her bosom like a maternal boa constrictor

Summary

This quote metaphorically describes how success embraced the speaker in a suffocating and all-consuming manner. The use of the phrase "took me to her bosom" suggests a nurturing, maternal connection, but the comparison to a boa constrictor implies that success can exert overwhelming pressure and control. It highlights the idea that achieving success can come at the cost of personal freedom and independence, as one becomes trapped in its clutches.

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By Noel Coward
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