You have never competed, so you don't know the cruelty of competition!

Millie 2022-04-20 09:01:05

What impressed me the most in the whole movie was not NZT, but the words Carl said at the end. I think in a sense, Carl's words explained some of the process of struggle very well.

You have never walked an unfair path, you have never worked hard to raise funds, you have never married a daughter who saved you 30 years of struggle, you just think that you can break through this limit by yourself, and you have never used bribes, seduction or threats. To improve your status, you don't know the cruelty of competition, because you have never been competed before.

Society is cruel, and a competitive society is even more cruel! We have to rely on our own struggle to fight for the future. NZT is a shortcut, family heritage is a shortcut, and good genes are also a shortcut, and more people are ordinary people who do not have any of these three. Most of the so-called successful people are more Like Carl. And more people work hard like Carl, but don't get the results like Carl.
After experiencing the hardships of struggle and understanding the cruelty of competition, we will cherish the results more.
Finally, when you get old, you will be replaced by smart young people like Carl. Your heart needs a stent to function properly. You still have the passion and courage to keep fighting, but you don't have the capital to fight.

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Limitless quotes

  • Carl Van Loon: So, Eddie Morra... what's your secret?

    Eddie Morra: Medication.

  • Eddie Morra: What's the asking price?

    Realtor: Eight-point-five.

    Eddie Morra: I'll take it.