It is the duty of the State to educate, and the right of the people to demand education.
Edmund BartonRead
If it is the duty of the State to educate, it is the duty of the State also to bear the burden of education, namely, the taxation out of which education is provided.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The government has a responsibility to fund education through taxation.
In this quote, Edmund Barton emphasizes the dual responsibility of the State when it comes to education: not only should it be tasked with providing education, but it must also ensure that the financial means are available through taxation to support this essential service. This highlights the importance of public funding in making education accessible to all citizens.
Themes
EducationTaxationState ResponsibilityPublic FundingAccessibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a public speech about educational reforms, one could quote this to stress the need for government support in education.
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