"Whenever you feel like criticizing any one," he told me, "just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had." - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Ch. 1
I found this quote to be very enlightening. This quote completely captures the essence of a person who feels that others should be at same place that they are in life. However, now they have come to realize that they should be appreciative of all that they have, versus punishing those who have not had the same opportunities. This particular quote was said to the narrator of the novel by his father. Upon hearing this the narrator, Nick felt a sense of understanding. He came to the conclusion that you should never take for granted any opportunity, gift, or piece of knowledge for not all will be able to receive it. I will remember this quote the next time I am angered when someone is incapable of understanding my way of thinking, the next time that I am working as team, or the next time I see someone going through a tough time. Overall I hope that next I see someone criticizing someone else I can remind them that people haven't had equal advantages or opportunities.
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