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Above all, recognize that if you have had success, you have also had luck — and with luck comes obligation. You owe a debt, and not just to your Gods. You owe a debt to the unlucky.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success often involves a degree of luck, and with that luck comes a responsibility to help those who are less fortunate.
In this quote, Michael Lewis emphasizes that success is not solely the result of personal effort or talent, but also heavily influenced by luck. This implies that those who achieve success have an obligation to support and uplift others who may not have had the same fortunate circumstances, recognizing the interconnected nature of society where privilege can be a result of random chance.
Themes
SuccessLuckObligationDebtResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a charity event discussing the importance of giving back to the community.
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