Quote by Michelle Shocked

I walked along that slippery slope where if you fail through lack of faith, you sell your soul to the devil.

I walked along that slippery slope where if you fail through

Summary

This quote reflects a precarious situation where one is treading on thin ice between success and failure. The "slippery slope" symbolizes the delicate balance between confidence and doubt, where a lack of faith can result in giving up one's principles or personal values. By alluding to selling one's soul to the devil, the quote warns of the potential consequences of compromising one's beliefs and integrity to achieve success, emphasizing the importance of remaining true to oneself even in challenging circumstances.

By Michelle Shocked

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