Book Quote by Frances Wright
“So long as the mental and moral instruction of man is left solely in the hands of hired servants of the public--let them be teachers of religion, professors of colleges, authors of books, or editors of journals or periodical publications, dependent upon their literary incomes for their daily bread, so long shall we hear but half the truth; and well if we hear so much. Our teachers, political, scientific, moral, or religious; our writers, grave or gay, are compelled to administer to our prejudices and to perpetuate our ignorance.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Equality of the Sexes” by Frances Wright, 1848
When education and media are controlled by those dependent on public funding, they often present only partial truths, reinforcing existing biases and ignorance.
In simple terms: Publicly funded educators and media may give incomplete views, sustaining bias.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse sources and critical thinking.
Themes
education
media
bias
authority
truth
Mood
skeptical
concerned
Type
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- news consumption
- policy debates
- academic research
- public discourse
Key Concepts
public funding
information control
intellectual independence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals verify information beyond mainstream sources?
- What responsibilities do funded institutions have to truth?
A Different Perspective
Limited perspectives can still dominate despite multiple voices.
