Quote by Logan P. Smith

How can they say my life is not a success? Have I not for more than sixty years got enough to eat and escaped being eaten?

How can they say my life is not a success? Have I not for mo

Summary

In this succinct quote, the speaker challenges society's conventional definition of success. They question the judgment passed on their life by highlighting a fundamental measure of success - one's ability to sustain oneself. By emphasizing their continuous access to food and the absence of being subjected to harm, they make a thought-provoking argument. The quote raises the idea that true success lies not in material wealth or social validation but in basic survival and personal safety.

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By Logan P. Smith

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