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“In a polite age almost every person becomes a reader, and receives more instruction from the Press than the Pulpit.” quote by Oliver Goldsmith
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“In a polite age almost every person becomes a reader, and receives more instruction from the Press than the Pulpit.”

Oliver Goldsmith

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Citizen of the World, Oliver Goldsmith, 1762

Mass media now dominates moral instruction, reducing religious influence.

In simple terms: Press outweighs pulpit.

Key Takeaway

Seek diverse sources of guidance.

Themes

media influence religion

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

observational social commentary

When to use this quote

  • education
  • politics
  • personal belief
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

information flow secularism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we discern trustworthy information?
  • What role should religion play today?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on press can spread misinformation.

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