...the exchange of students...should be vastly expanded...Information and education are powerful forces in support of peace. Just as war begins in the minds of men, so does peace.
Interpretation
Education and information are essential for fostering peace among people.
In this quote, Dwight D. Eisenhower emphasizes the importance of education and information as foundational elements in the pursuit of peace. He points out that just as conflict originates in human thoughts and perceptions, so too can peace be cultivated through understanding and knowledge, suggesting that expanding student exchanges can play a significant role in promoting these ideals.
In practice
In a speech about student exchange programs, one might say, 'As Eisenhower noted, the exchange of students should be vastly expanded since education is a powerful force for peace.'
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Sure, it's simple, writing for kids... Just as simple as bringing them up.
Read at every wait; read at all hours; read within leisure; read in times of labor; read as one goes in; read as one goest out. The task of the educated mind is simply put: read to lead.
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