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Harold J. Laski: Modern achievement implies a training in the tools of life; and that, for most, is denied even in our own day to the…

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Modern achievement implies a training in the tools of life; and that, for most, is denied even in our own day to the vast majority of men.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski emphasizes the importance of education and training for achieving modern success, highlighting societal inequalities in access to these resources.

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