Age Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
“In a polite age almost every person becomes a reader, and receives more instruction from the Press than the Pulpit.”
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.
Seek diverse sources of guidance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- politics
- personal belief
- media consumption
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discern trustworthy information?
- What role should religion play today?
Reliance on press can spread misinformation.