Belle Moskowitz’s tutelage converted Moses from idealist into a practical politician

Evidence

Under Belle Moskowitz’s tutelage, Bob Moses had changed from an uncompromising idealist to a man willing to deal with practical considerations; now the alteration had become more drastic. Under her tutelage, he had been learning the politicians’ way; now he almost seemed to have joined their ranks. — Robert A. Caro, The Power Broker, 595

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