Quote by Albert Shanker

We've got a lemon factory and we're turning out 80-85 percent lemons.

We've got a lemon factory and we're turning out 80-85 percen

Summary

This quote metaphorically suggests that the speaker is producing a large quantity of inferior or faulty products, likening the products to lemons. The phrase "80-85 percent lemons" indicates that the majority of what they are producing is of low quality, suggesting a lack of success or efficiency in their operation. This quote conveys a sense of disappointment or frustration with the speaker's current output or situation.

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By Albert Shanker

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