"The school-bag has become an inevitable burden for the child. I am now pleading for abolition of the school-bag, as a national policy, by an ordinance if necessary. I have investigated & found that an average child carries strapped to his back, like a pack-mule, not less than six to eight kgs of books, notebooks & other paraphernalia of modern education in addition to lunch-box & water bottle. Most children on account of this daily burden develop a stoop & hang their arms forward like chimpanzee while walking, & I know cases of serious spinal injuries in some children too. Asked why not leave some books behind at home, the child explains it is her teacher's orders that all books & notes must be brought every day to the class, for what reason God alone knows."
Writer R. K. Narayan's maiden speech as a Member of Parliament delivered at the Rajya Sabha, India in 1989.
Proverbs 1
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose
Even things that are good in themselves (such as Bible) can be twisted to serve bad purposes. This proverb comes from the play The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare.
American Slang 1
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