The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second class citizen to a second class immortal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fame can change how society views someone, but true legacy elevates them beyond past prejudices.
- In plain terms
- Baseball made people respect him more, even if he's still just a legend.
- What can you take from it?
- Success changes how you are seen.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does success fix unfairness?
- How do you want to be remembered?
Another view
Being an immortal doesn't erase past mistreatment.
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