The world, as a rule, does not live on beaches and in country clubs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Most people do not live lives of leisure like those on beaches or at country clubs.
- In plain terms
- Most people do not live in luxury.
- What can you take from it?
- Reality for most people is hard work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your reality?
- Do you live in privilege?
Another view
Some people do live in luxury.
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