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Meaning
The quote says that receiving recognition for success can be a serious and meaningful part of life. It also suggests that pretending to be modest about that success can be another form of self-importance. The contrast is between treating your work seriously and performing humility for effect.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Meghan Daum
American author, essayist, podcaster, and journalist
Meghan Daum is an American author, essayist, podcaster, and journalist. She is known for her personal essays and commentary, as well as for work that moves between literature, culture, and public life. Her writing often examines identity, independence, family, and the pressures of modern adulthood, using a direct and observant voice. She has built a broad body of work across print and audio, and her name is closely associated with nonfiction that is personal in tone but wide in range.
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