“An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people”
— Thomas Jefferson
Simplified Meaning:
For a community or country to stay free and grow well, it's important for its people to be well-educated. Imagine a town where everyone knows how to read, write, think critically, and understand what's happening around them. This knowledge helps them make smart decisions, vote wisely, and stand up for their rights. If people are not educated, they might not understand when someone is trying to take away their freedoms or make unfair rules. For example, in history, many leaders have tried to keep people uneducated to control them easily. Therefore, when citizens get a good education, they can work together to keep their society fair and free.
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