Like Olympic medals and tennis trophies, all they signified was that the owner had done something of no benefit to anyone more capably than everyone else.

Summary

This quote suggests that achievement should be more than just superficial accolades. It implies that winning medals or trophies, like in the Olympics or tennis, may not necessarily portray a meaningful accomplishment. Instead, it implies that true value is derived from actions that have a beneficial impact on others, rather than simply outperforming others in a particular area.

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