Remember and help America remember that the fellowship of human beings is more important than the fellowship of race and class and gender in a democratic society.
Marian Wright EdelmanRead
Don't feel entitled to anything you didn't sweat and struggle for.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Entitlement comes from hard work and perseverance; without effort, one should not expect rewards.
This quote emphasizes the importance of earning what you have through effort and determination. It suggests that one should not expect to receive benefits or rewards without having put in the necessary work and faced challenges along the way, reinforcing that true success is rooted in struggle and hard labor.
Themes
EntitlementSuccessHard WorkStruggleEffort
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to students on the importance of hard work.
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