Son - they say there isn't any royalty in this country, but do you want me to tell you how to be king of the United States of America? Just fall through the hole in a privy and come out smelling like a rose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A darkly humorous suggestion that one becomes prominent by surviving a humiliating accident.
- In plain terms
- To be king, fall into a toilet and come out clean.
- What can you take from it?
- Luck and resilience often matter more than skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fame just luck?
- What if success is absurd?
Another view
Success often involves merit alongside luck.
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