It is a socialist idea that making profits is a vice; I consider the real vice is making losses.
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The facilities for advanced education must be evened out and multiplied. No one who can take advantage of a higher education should be denied this chance. You cannot conduct a modern community except with an adequate supply of persons upon whose education, whether humane, technical, or scientific, much time and money have been spent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Access to higher education should be equal for everyone, as it is crucial for the progress of society.
Winston Churchill emphasizes the importance of providing equal opportunities for advanced education. He argues that a modern community relies on a well-educated population, as significant time and resources are invested in education. Denying anyone the chance for higher education undermines the potential for societal progress and innovation.
Themes
EducationOpportunityCommunitySocietyProgress
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech advocating for educational reforms in schools.
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