Quote by Adlai Stevenson

With the supermarket as our temple and the singing commercial as our litany, are we likely to fire the world with an irresistible vision of America's exalted purpose and inspiring way of life?

With the supermarket as our temple and the singing commercia

Summary

This quote suggests that if we become too consumed by consumerism and materialistic pursuits, relying on supermarkets as our main source of fulfillment and advertisements as our guiding principles, we are unlikely to be able to convey a compelling and profound vision of America's noble purpose and uplifting way of life to the world. It implies that our focus on material possessions may hinder our ability to exemplify the values and ideals that make America worthwhile.

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By Adlai Stevenson

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