It's a good sentiment, but I'll note it's probably also easier to not feel like a victim when your uncle owns a bank and your grandfather is a Federal judge...

It's a good sentiment, but I'll note it's probably also easier to not feel like a victim when your uncle owns a bank and your grandfather is a Federal judge... the article simultaneously says he "didn't have much money" and that he owned multiple rental income properties. Everyone has a struggle but I doubt Munger was actually ever truly "broke". These bootstrapping stories always have some hidden safety net that is de-emphasized.