Quote by J. B. Priestley

Britain, which in the years immediately before this war was rapidly losing such democratic virtues as it possessed, is now being bombed and burned into democracy.

Britain, which in the years immediately before this war was

Summary

This quote suggests that Britain, prior to the war, was experiencing a decline in its democratic values. However, as a result of being bombed and burned during the war, the country is rebuilding itself with a stronger commitment to democracy. The destruction caused by the war is seen as a catalyst for revitalizing and reestablishing democratic principles within Britain.

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War

By J. B. Priestley

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