Quote by Demetri Martin

I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I am good at everything.

I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies.

Summary

This quote satirically highlights the idea that success can sometimes be artificially obtained rather than earned through hard work and skill. The speaker initially engaged in sports but eventually discovered that trophies could be purchased. This discovery led them to believe that proficiency in any field can be achieved without effort, simply by winning trophies. Ultimately, the quote illustrates the flawed notion that material possessions and external recognition equate to true competence and mastery.

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