Quote by Aldous Huxley

If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, said Jefferson, it expects what never was and never will be.

If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, said Jefferson,

Summary

This quote, attributed to Thomas Jefferson, conveys the idea that ignorance and freedom cannot coexist in a nation. Jefferson implies that a society cannot maintain its freedom if its people are ignorant or uninformed. True freedom necessitates an informed and engaged citizenry that seeks knowledge and actively participates in their governance. If a nation expects both ignorance and freedom, it is a contradictory and unrealistic expectation since a lack of knowledge and awareness compromises the ability to exercise and safeguard one's liberties.

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By Aldous Huxley

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