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James Beck: “Take from man the opportunity of work and the sense of pride in achievement and you have taken from him the very life of…”

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Take from man the opportunity of work and the sense of pride in achievement and you have taken from him the very life of his existence.
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James Beck
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Beck emphasizes the importance of work and achievement for human fulfillment.

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