Powerful people cannot afford to educate the people that they oppress, because once you are truly educated, you will not ask for power. You will take it.

Summary

This quote suggests that powerful individuals or groups who oppress others intentionally keep them uneducated. The reasoning behind this is that a truly educated person would become aware of their own rights and capabilities, instilling in them the confidence and knowledge necessary to seek and claim power for themselves rather than being subjugated. By denying education, the oppressors can maintain their control over the oppressed, ensuring they do not question or challenge their power. Education thus becomes a threat to those in power, as it empowers the individual to become self-sufficient and assert their rights.

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