The truth is this: The rich will rule even at a place like Oberlin, where their kind is technically forbidden. They will simply invert the power structure to suit their needs. They will come out on top no matter what. Stuyvesant was hard but hopeful; Oberlin, on the other hand, reminds me yet again how the world works. I guess that's why they call it an education.
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Gary Shteyngart was a contemporary American american writer. Gary Shteyngart is a Soviet-born American writer. He is the author of six novels, and a memoir. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
  • Money — Thoughts on wealth, value, and material pursuits
  • Power — The dynamics of influence, authority, and leadership

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