Quote by Harri Holkeri

I do not want to speak about overpopulation or birth control, but I think education is the way to give new impetus to the poverty question.

I do not want to speak about overpopulation or birth control

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker does not wish to focus on contentious topics like overpopulation and birth control but believes that education can be a powerful tool in alleviating poverty. The idea is that by providing access to education, individuals can acquire knowledge and skills that can challenge the cycle of poverty and open up new opportunities for socioeconomic advancement. In this perspective, education is seen as a means of empowering individuals and equipping them with the tools to break free from the constraints imposed by poverty.

By Harri Holkeri

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