Quote by Walt Disney, On being a celebrit

It feels good when it helps to get a good seat for a football game. But it never helped me make a good film or a good shot in a polo game, or command the obedience of my daughter. It doesn

It feels good when it helps to get a good seat for a footbal

Summary

emphasizes the limited significance of privilege and the superficial advantages it may bring in certain situations. The quote suggests that having a good seat at a football game, while pleasurable, has no bearing on one's ability to achieve greatness in other areas of life, such as filmmaking, sports, or parenting. It encourages a focus on one's personal capabilities and efforts rather than relying on external privileges for success and fulfillment.

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By Walt Disney, On being a celebrit

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