Quote by Jonathan Kozol

So long as these kinds of inequalities persist, all of us who are given expensive educations have to live with the knowledge that our victories are contaminated because the game has been rigged to our advantage.

So long as these kinds of inequalities persist, all of us wh

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The quote highlights the issue of persistent inequalities and its impact on individuals who receive privileged education. It suggests that those who are fortunate to receive expensive educations must recognize that their accomplishments are tainted due to a system that is inherently biased in their favor. The quote implies that despite personal achievements, individuals are accountable for acknowledging the unfair advantages they possess and the resulting lack of meritocracy in society.

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