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The speaker is criticizing people who take credit for success they did not earn. It suggests that starting with an advantage and then acting as if the result came from exceptional effort is not impressive. The line values real achievement over inflated self-praise.
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Originally said in English.
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About John Calipari
American basketball coach
John Vincent Calipari is an American basketball coach and the head coach at the University of Arkansas. He has been a major figure in college basketball for decades, and 100 quotes on the site are attributed to him. Calipari has been named Naismith College Coach of the Year three times. In 2015, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. His public remarks often reflect his long career in the game and his perspective as a coach at the highest level.
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