Quote by Gordon Sumner

The world is ruled by butterflies adding to their weapon piles. Imagine what your taxes buy. We hardly ever try.

The world is ruled by butterflies adding to their weapon pil

Summary

This quote suggests that those in power are focusing on trivial or insignificant things rather than addressing important issues. The butterflies symbolize leaders or decision-makers who are distracted by frivolous pursuits or accumulating unnecessary resources as their "weapon piles." The quote serves as a critique of government spending, implying that taxpayer money is being wasted on the superficial instead of being used effectively for the betterment of society. Furthermore, it emphasizes the lack of proactive effort or ambition in addressing pressing problems, highlighting the need for more action and responsibility from those in positions of authority.

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Taxation

By Gordon Sumner

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