My Brother went to college To become a doctor And if he studies hard enough He'll end up just like papa, who hates his life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Education and hard work may lead to a life as miserable as the previous generation.
- In plain terms
- My brother studies to become a doctor like our unhappy father.
- What can you take from it?
- Career success does not guarantee happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does success mean happiness?
- What do you want?
Another view
Hard work often does lead to a fulfilling life.
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