There is...a spiritual hunger in the world today and it cannot be satisfied...by better cars on longer credit terms.
Adlai E. StevensonRead
We must recover the element of quality in our traditional pursuit of equality. We must not, in opening our schools to everyone, confuse the idea that all should have equal chance with the notion that all have equal endowments.
Interpretation
Quality education should be prioritized alongside equal access to it.
Adlai E. Stevenson emphasizes the importance of maintaining quality in education while ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunities to access it. He warns against confusing equal access with the belief that everyone has the same inherent abilities, advocating for a balance between equality of opportunity and the recognition of diverse talents and potential in learners.
In practice
In a speech about reforming the education system, I might use this quote to advocate for maintaining standards while increasing access.
There is...a spiritual hunger in the world today and it cannot be satisfied...by better cars on longer credit terms.
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