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.
Edmund BartonRead
It is the duty of the State to educate, and the right of the people to demand education.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education is a responsibility of the government, and citizens have the right to seek it.
This quote emphasizes the essential role of the state in providing education to its citizens while also highlighting the corresponding right of the people to demand access to that education. It implies that a well-educated populace is vital for the progress of society and that the government must take proactive steps to ensure that education is accessible to all.
Themes
EducationDutyRightStatePeople
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a community meeting to discuss the importance of education funding.
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