Le désespoir redouble les forces.
Denying or deflecting a compliment is rude. Accept it with thanks, even if you believe it is not deserved.
I think what Kanye West is going to mean is something similar to what Steve Jobs means.
【译文】 孔子说:“我曾整天不吃、整夜不睡,来思考。结果没好处,还不如学习。”
The best businesses solve real problems.