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> [Most of these students are so conditioned to success that they become afraid to take risks. They have been taught from a young age by zealous parents, schools, and institutional authorities what constitutes failure and success. They are socialized to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chris-hedges/most-of-these-students-are-so-conditioned-to-success-that-they-become/)

[Chris Hedges](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/chris-hedges/)

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