The teacher begins with a sentence, for example 'If I go out tonight, I’ll go to the cinema.' The next person in the circle must use the end of the previous sentence to begin their own sentence, for example 'If I go to the cinema, I’ll watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' The next person could say, 'If I watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I’ll eat lots of chocolate.' Then, 'If I eat lots of chocolate, I’ll put on weight.' etc.
I think perhaps the quote is referring to the fact that we don't always gain recognition for our actions? Someone of equal status and beliefs could stumble upon the lottery of life just by simply being there, or an error, while we remain unrecognized and alone? <span />