The Wealth of Nations Education Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Book.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

In free countries, where the safety of government depends very much upon the favourable judgment which the people may form of its conduct, it must surely be of the highest importance that they should not be disposed to judge rashly or capriciously concerning it. (5.1.93)

It's very important for people to be educated if a government is going to do its job properly. After all, these people need to be able to understand the government's decisions even when these decisions are unpopular.