Justice should be blind especially color-blind and able to fairly deal with the very real need for honest law enforcement.
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With 300 million people in America, you can fail to impress 299 million of them and still go platinum.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success can be achieved despite widespread indifference or failure to impress most people.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's quote highlights the vastness of America and suggests that in a country with 300 million people, it is possible to miss the mark in the eyes of the majority yet still achieve significant success, such as going platinum in the music industry. This speaks to the idea that individual success does not require universal approval, and that it is possible to find a niche audience that can propel one to significant recognition and achievement.
Themes
SuccessImpressFailurePlatinumAudience
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a motivational speech to encourage artists who struggle for approval.
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