When writing loses touch with the beautiful surface of the world, it loses its way. You always want to be in touch with how things look and what people say and what they call their dogs.
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When you wage war on the public schools, you're attacking the mortar that holds the community together. You're not a conservative, you're a vandal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that undermining public schools harms the community's foundation, equating such actions to vandalism.
Garrison Keillor emphasizes the crucial role that public schools play in uniting and strengthening communities. By referring to those who harm or attack public education as vandals, he highlights the destructive impact these actions have on societal cohesion and the future of the community.
Themes
EducationCommunityPublic SchoolsUnitySociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for educational funding, you might say this quote to emphasize the importance of public schools.
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