Quote by Thomas Jefferson

History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest-ridden people maintaining a free civil government. This marks the lowest grade of ignorance of which their civil as well as religious leaders will always avail themselves for their own purposes.

History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest-ridden

Summary

This quote suggests that a society that is dominated by religious leaders would struggle to maintain a free civil government. The author argues that when people are blindly obedient to these leaders, it reflects a deep level of ignorance that can be exploited by both religious and political leaders for their own personal gains. The quote implies that a healthy balance between religious and civil authority is necessary for a society to preserve its freedoms.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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