[Over breakfast, John Smith talks to Thomas about a certain bully in school and why Thomas is studying at the table]
Why do you want to succeed, son? Why do you want to do well in school?
To make my family proud. To bring honor to my school. To serve my country.
Your goals are directed outward. A boy like Randolph wants only to gratify himself. This is the path to moral decay. The decadence ruined this country before the war. You will grow to be a useful member of society. You will make our nation stronger. Randolph will not, whatever his test score.
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