On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
A nation under a well-regulated government should permit none to remain uninstructed.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “A nation under a well-regulated government should permit none to remain uninstructed.”
Editor's note · Context
In advocating for universal education, Paine asserts that a properly ordered government has a duty to ensure all citizens are educated.
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