English / proverb
Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Do not blame an individual who succeeds by working within a flawed, tough, or ruthless system
In context
01
When the rival candidate used strategic corporate networking to secure the promotion, someone sighed, 'Don't hate the player, hate the game.'
02
Salary negotiations can feel aggressive, but don't hate the player, hate the game of modern corporate compensation.
Synonyms
Blame the system not the person,criticize the rules not the actor,recognize systemic pressure
Antonyms
Hold the individual solely responsible,blame the individual
Collocations
Saying don't hate the player hate the game,simply don't hate the player hate the game,remember don't hate the player hate the game