Together, we can make ourselves a nation that spends more on books than on bombs, more on hospitals than the terrible tools of war, more on decent houses than military aircraft.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nation should prioritize spending on social needs like books and hospitals over military equipment.
- In plain terms
- Spend more on people and peace than on war.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize social welfare and peace over military spending.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should a nation spend its money?
- What does peace require?
Another view
National security often requires military spending regardless of ideals.
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