Quote by Benjamin Franklin

We are more thoroughly an enlightened people, with respect to our political interests, than perhaps any other under heaven. Every man among us reads, and is so easy in his circumstances as to have leisure for conversations of improvement and for acquiring information.

We are more thoroughly an enlightened people, with respect t

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This quote emphasizes that the people being referred to are exceptionally enlightened and politically aware. Their high level of education and leisurely lifestyle allows them ample time to read, engage in meaningful discussions, and gain knowledge. It suggests that in comparison to other societies, these individuals possess a deeper understanding of their political interests and are more actively involved in cultivating personal growth and acquiring information.

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