Even if feminists tear down the bogeyman patriarchy and dominate men in all areas of life, they still won't be happy because deep down, they'll know it's a false victory. Achievement obtained by lowering your opponent to your standard as opposing to rising and surpassing their standard of output isn't achievement. It's mediocrity.
This quote challenges the notion of success through dominance and comparison. It suggests that true achievement arises from surpassing others and elevating standards, rather than simply undermining or bringing others down. If individuals or groups find their victories to be based on lowering others, these gains are superficial and ultimately unfulfilling. Genuine progress, therefore, requires aiming higher than existing standards rather than settling for being the 'best of the worst.' It prompts reflection on the nature of success: is it about defeating opponents or surpassing one's own limitations? Ultimately, sustainable achievement comes from self-improvement and striving for excellence rather than mediocrity disguised as triumph.
