Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.
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We cannot afford to spend millions and millions over nuclear arms when there is poverty and unemployment all around us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should prioritize addressing societal issues like poverty over military spending.
This quote by Lal Bahadur Shastri emphasizes the moral responsibility of governments to address pressing social issues, such as poverty and unemployment, rather than allocating vast resources to armament and military might. It suggests that a society's true strength lies in lifting its citizens out of hardship rather than increasing its arsenal, advocating for the redirecting of financial resources toward humanitarian needs instead of military pursuits.
Themes
PovertyUnemploymentNuclear ArmsSocietyResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for social welfare programs, this quote can illustrate the need for redirected funding.
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