When it becomes a bloody reality, we have to come together and look at what can be done to return to the order of peace, ... There is no alternative to it.
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If you have children, you cannot feed them forever with flags for breakfast and cartridges for lunch. You need something more substantial. Unless you educate your children and spend less money on conflicts, unless you develop your science, technology and industry, you don't have a future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education is essential for the future of children and society.
In this quote, Shimon Peres emphasizes the importance of providing children with education and substantial resources rather than superficial or conflict-based solutions. He suggests that for a society to thrive, it must invest in education, science, and technology, rather than just engaging in conflict or focusing on military power.
Themes
EducationChildrenFutureScienceTechnology
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a school graduation ceremony, to highlight the importance of investing in education.
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