The theory seems to be that as long as a man is a failure he is on

The theory seems to be that as long as a man is a failure he is one of Gods children, but that as soon as he succeeds he is taken over by the Devil. – H. L. Mencken

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Some people will go to the opening of an envelope. They live their lives in the public eye and get off on it, they need it. They need that kind of adoration. If their name isnt in the tabloids once a week they feel like a failure. – Jensen Ackles

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