Quote by Joseph Lancaster

Many thousands of youth have been deprived of the benefit of education thereby, their morals ruined, and talents irretrievably lost to society, for want of cultivation: while two parties have been idly contending who should bestow it.

Many thousands of youth have been deprived of the benefit of

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This quote highlights the consequences of failing to provide education to a large number of young individuals. It suggests that due to this lack of education, their morals have suffered and their potential contributions to society have been permanently wasted. Additionally, the quote criticizes the inaction of two opposing parties who have engaged in pointless disputes over who should take responsibility for providing education, while numerous youths suffer the consequences of their neglect.

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