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William Godwin was an English journalist, writer, and philosopher known for his contributions to liberal and socialist ideas. He is particularly famous for his work 'Enquiry Concerning Political Justice', which outlined theories on freedom, equality, and property. Born on March 3, 1756, he passed away on April 7, 1836.

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Famous William Godwin Quotes

“It is probable that there is no one thing that it is of eminent importance for a child to learn. The true object of juvenile education, is to provide, against the age of five and twenty, a mind well regulated, active, and prepared to learn. Whatever will inspire habits of industry and observation, will sufficiently answer this purpose.”

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Book:The Enquirer: Reflections on Education, Manners, and Literature. In a Series of Essays

Source: The Enquirer: Reflections on Education, Manners, and Literature. In a Series of Essays

“In a well-written book we are presented with the maturest reflections, or the happiest flights of a mind of uncommon excellence. It is impossible that we can be much accustomed to such companions without attaining some resemblance to them.”

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Book:The enquirer. Reflections on education, manners, and literature. In a series of essays

Source: The enquirer. Reflections on education, manners, and literature. In a series of essays

“Whenever truth stands in the mind unaccompanied by the evidence upon which it depends, it cannot properly be said to be apprehended at all.”

Mind Said Science Depends Evidence

Book:Reflections on Political Justice: Selections from the Writings of William Godwin

Source: Reflections on Political Justice: Selections from the Writings of William Godwin

“My mind was bursting with depression and anguish. I muttered imprecations and murmuring as I passed along. I was full of loathing and abhorrence of life, and all that life carries in its train.”

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Book:Caleb Williams

Source: Caleb Williams

“Self-respect to be nourished in the mind of the pupil, is one of the most valuable results of a well conducted education.”

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Book:Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries: Easyread Comfort Edition

Source: Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries: Easyread Comfort Edition

“As long as parents and teachers in general shall fall under the established rule, it is clear that politics and modes of government will educate and infect us all. They poison our minds, before we can resist, or so much as suspect their malignity. Like the barbarous directors of the Eastern seraglios, they deprive us of our vitality, and fit us for their despicable employment from the cradle.”

Source: Enquiry Concerning Political Justice: And Its Influence On Morals And Happiness

“If there be such a thing as truth, it must infallibly be struck out by the collision of mind with mind.”

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Book:Caleb Williams

Source: Caleb Williams