Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Educating citizens prevents mental and physical tyranny.
- In plain terms
- Knowledge stops oppression from taking hold.
- What can you take from it?
- Education is a defense against tyranny.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role does education play in freedom?
- How do we measure public enlightenment?
Another view
Education alone may not stop determined oppressors.
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