How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success.
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This will never be a civilized country until we spend more money for books than we do for chewing gum.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A society's progress relies more on its investment in education than on trivial expenses.
Elbert Hubbard's quote highlights the disparity between our spending on entertainment and leisure, such as chewing gum, compared to the essential investment in education and knowledge. It suggests that a truly civilized society prioritizes the advancement of its citizens through access to books and learning resources, which in turn fosters a more informed and enlightened populace.
Themes
EducationInvestmentSocietyBooksCivilization
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of education funding in schools.
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