"An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper……" — Thomas Jefferson

An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic.… - Thomas Jefferson
"An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic. Self-government is not possible unless the citizens are educated sufficiently to enable them to exercise oversight. It is therefore imperative that the nation see to it that a suitable education be provided for all its citizens."

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