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Tennessee Williams

Luxury is the wolf at the door and its fangs are the vanities and conceits germinated by success. When an artist learns this, he knows where the danger is.

Tennessee Williams

Success

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Tennessee Williams is saying that luxury, which often comes with success, can be harmful because it feeds on pride and self-importance. An artist who understands this recognizes that these negative traits are the real threats to their integrity and creativity.

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