It is easy to build and believe this narrative, but the facts just don't suppor it. 70% of the Fortune 400 are self-made. There are MANY born poor who are able to become rich. Why pretend it is impossible so that people don't even try? Do you want people to remain poor?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanponciano/2020/09/08/self-made-score/?sh=51770fd841e4