What's he so damn arrogant about? Just because he made that fortune himself? Does he have to be such a damn snob just because he came from Hell's Kitchen? It isn't other people's fault if they weren't lucky enough to be born in Hell's Kitchen to rise out of! Nobody understands what a terrible handicap it is to be born rich. Because people just take for granted that because you were born that way you'd just be no good if you weren't. What I mean is if I'd had Gail Wynand's breaks, I'd be twice as rich as he is by now and three times as famous. But he's so conceited he doesn't realize this at all!
The speaker expresses their disdain for the arrogance of individuals like Gail Wynand, who achieved success from humble beginnings in Hell's Kitchen. They question why someone who climbed the socio-economic ladder feels the need to look down upon others, suggesting that it is unjust to take pride in their fortune while disregarding the struggles of those who were not as fortunate. There’s an implication that Wynand's success blinds him to the drawbacks of privilege.
The speaker believes that the real merit lies in one's ability to overcome obstacles, hinting at envy for Wynand's breaks. They assert that had they received the same opportunities, they would have achieved even greater success. This sentiment reflects a broader critique of society's tendency to view wealth and success as evidence of superiority, while dismissing the challenges faced by others born into less advantageous circumstances.
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