It is the province of honest men to enlighten the government.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Honest citizens have a duty to inform and guide their government.
- In plain terms
- Good men should teach the government.
- What can you take from it?
- Citizens should guide government honestly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the duty of a citizen?
- Who guides the government?
Another view
Not all citizens have the same capacity to enlighten government.
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