I hesitate to correct such an excellent comment but, I don't think it was Cecil Rhodes. Somehow the name Geoffrey Boycott - who ever he is is - keeps creeping unbidden into what passes for my brain.
Ah, I was just twisting Rhodes' original comment a bit. Wouldn't be surprised if old Geoffers hadn't done the same at some time; pure coincidence though. The original comment was
'Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life.'