Educated Quote by Thomas Hodgskin
“Men had better be without education than be educated by their rulers.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: An Inquiry into the Principles of the Political Economy of Labor, 1824
Education imposed by rulers can become a tool of oppression, limiting true freedom and critical thought.
In simple terms: Rulers' education can oppress.
Seek independent learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- self‑education
- community organizing
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals protect intellectual autonomy?
- What alternatives to state‑run education exist?
Rulers may still influence through culture and media.