Quote by Newt Gingrich

We tried to have diplomas without learning, we tried to have jobs without work, we tried to have houses without savings, we tried to have government without responsibility.

We tried to have diplomas without learning, we tried to have

Summary

This quote highlights the human tendency to seek rewards and benefits without the necessary effort or responsibility. It criticizes the desire for diplomas without actually acquiring knowledge, seeking jobs without putting in the required work, desiring houses without saving money, and wanting a government that doesn't take responsibility. It serves as a critique of a society that values instant gratification and shortcuts over hard work, discipline, and accountability.

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Government

By Newt Gingrich

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