Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.

A nation that continues year after year to spend more money

Summary

This quote suggests that a country that prioritizes excessive military spending over investing in social welfare programs is moving towards spiritual destruction. It implies that a nation's spiritual well-being is tied to its commitment to addressing social issues and caring for its citizens. By neglecting the needs of its people in favor of military defense, a country risks losing its moral compass and sense of purpose, ultimately leading to its decline and downfall.

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War Military Social Change

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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