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Editorial
June 30, 1792
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
The editorial argues that ignorance undermines liberty and leads to failed revolutions against tyranny. It emphasizes that an enlightened populace is essential for sustaining freedom and calls on patriots to educate the masses to build a stable foundation for liberty.
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Ignorance is said to be the effect of tyranny, but it may be doubted whether an enlightened people were ever enslaved except by the application of superior external force.
Certain it is, that freedom and ignorance cannot long exist together; for mankind will not naturally prize those things, the advantages of which require an enlightened understanding justly to appreciate.
"Oppression will make men mad"—and resistance to tyranny is an impulse of nature, whether enlightened or not; but, the blessings of revolutions depend on a wise improvement of that change in society which they produce—for the want of due information, and just principles how many enterprizes in favor of the rights of man have proved abortive?
Friends of the human race! would you lay the foundations of liberty on a basis that can never be moved, evince your patriotism by taking effectual measures to enlighten the GREAT BODY OF THE PEOPLE.
Certain it is, that freedom and ignorance cannot long exist together; for mankind will not naturally prize those things, the advantages of which require an enlightened understanding justly to appreciate.
"Oppression will make men mad"—and resistance to tyranny is an impulse of nature, whether enlightened or not; but, the blessings of revolutions depend on a wise improvement of that change in society which they produce—for the want of due information, and just principles how many enterprizes in favor of the rights of man have proved abortive?
Friends of the human race! would you lay the foundations of liberty on a basis that can never be moved, evince your patriotism by taking effectual measures to enlighten the GREAT BODY OF THE PEOPLE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Social Reform
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Enlightenment
Liberty
Tyranny
Revolution
Education
Public Enlightenment
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Enlightenment As Foundation For Liberty
Stance / Tone
Exhortative Call For Public Education Against Tyranny
Key Arguments
Ignorance Results From Tyranny But Enlightened People Resist Enslavement
Freedom And Ignorance Cannot Coexist Long Term
Resistance To Oppression Is Natural But Revolutions Succeed Only With Enlightenment
Many Pro Rights Enterprises Fail Due To Lack Of Information And Principles
Patriots Must Educate The People To Secure Lasting Liberty