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Fathers and mothers have lost the idea that the highest aspiration they might have for their children is for them to be wise... specialized competence and success are all that they can imagine.
Allan Bloom

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Philosopher Quotes
Category:
American Philosopher Quotes
Year of Birth:
1930
Year of Death:
1992
Nationality:
American
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