All patronage is perilous to men of real ability and merit. It aids only those who lack other claims to support.
One would be lying if they say nepotism doesn't exist.
Good-looking individuals are treated better than homely ones in virtually every social situation, from dating to trial by jury. If everyday experience hasn't convinced you of this, there's research that will.
People who demand neutrality in any situation are usually not neutral but in favor of the status quo.
I'm not a fan of everyone treating you different because you play a sport.
The light-skinned girls always thought they were better looking. So did the teachers, too. That meant most of the dark complexion ones didn't like themselves.
That made me feel very disturbed, because it never seemed to be about how much hard work was involved. Ever. It was about... 'hazel eyes'. It does help if you can brush that stuff off.
Abuse is getting people preferential treatment when they're not entitled to it. Getting them something they're entitled to, fighting for it, that's me, all the way.
A doctor's son can become a doctor, and no one screams nepotism. I don't understand why, in this industry, people keep saying 'Nepotism, nepotism.'
