Our species needs, and deserves, a citizenry with minds wide awake and a basic understanding of how the world works.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Society needs citizens who are alert and understand how the world functions.
- In plain terms
- We need people who are awake and know how things work.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay informed and understand the world around you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to be awake?
- How do you stay informed?
Another view
Access to education is not equal for everyone in all societies.
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