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It will be a great day when our schools have all the money they need, and our air force has to have a bake-sale to buy a
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"It will be a great day when our schools have all the money they need, and our air force has to have a bake-sale to buy a bomber"

- Robert Fulghum

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This quote by Robert Fulghum highlights the plain contrast in between the financing of education and military in our society. The author envisions a future where schools are totally funded and have all the resources they require to provide quality education to trainees. This is juxtaposed with the idea of the air force needing to turn to a bake-sale to raise funds for a bomber, which is a clear indication of the excessive quantity of cash designated to the armed force. Fulghum's quote works as a commentary on the concerns of our society, where education, an essential element of a country's development, is frequently ignored in favor of military spending. It emphasizes the requirement for a more balanced circulation of resources and a higher focus on investing in education for a better future.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Fulghum somewhere between June 4, 1937 and today. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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