War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed.
William MckinleyRead
Illiteracy must be banished from the land if we shall attain that high destiny as the foremost of the enlightened nations of the world which, under Providence, we ought to achieve.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Illiteracy hinders progress and enlightenment in a nation.
In this quote, William McKinley emphasizes the critical importance of eradicating illiteracy to achieve a nation's potential and greatness in the realm of enlightenment and progress. He argues that a well-informed and educated populace is essential for a country's prosperity and its standing among the world's nations.
Themes
IlliteracyEducationEnlightenmentProgressNation
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on educational reform, a speaker might reference this quote to emphasize the need for literacy programs.
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