Ah, UNESCO is the most garbage. Any kind of organization for the good will of the people is impossible. It is necessary for the contrary. Young people need plenty of difficulties to achieve something, you know? If you receive a little money for this, a little money for that, everything becomes mediocre, and collapses ig-no-min-i-ously!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dali argues that institutional support for goodwill stifles achievement, suggesting young people need challenges rather than easy money to avoid mediocrity.
- In plain terms
- Easy funding and organizations for good causes often lead to failure instead of success.
- What can you take from it?
- Struggle and difficulty are necessary for genuine achievement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does money always reduce motivation?
- Is struggle necessary for success?
Another view
This view overlooks how support can enable rather than hinder progress.
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