Quote by Woody Allen

I failed to make the chess team because of my height.

I failed to make the chess team because of my height.

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that circumstances beyond our control can sometimes hinder our success in certain endeavors. In this case, the person attributes their failure to make the chess team to their height, implying that being shorter might have disadvantaged them in a sport that may require certain physical attributes or reach. It serves to remind us that external factors, such as physical characteristics, can shape our opportunities and outcomes, even in situations where skill and talent are the primary determining factors.

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