This spirit [of liberty] however, without knowledge, would be little better than a brutal rage. Let us tenderly and kindly cherish, therefore the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak and write. Let every order and degree among the people rouse their attention and animate their resolution. Let them all become attentive to the grounds and principles of government, ecclesiastical and civil. Let us study the law of nature; search into the spirit of the British constitution; read the histories of ancient ages; contemplate the great examples of Greece and Rome; set before us, the conduct of our own British ancestors, who have defended for us, the inherent rights of mankind, against foreign and domestic tyrants and usurpers, against arbitrary kings and cruel priests, in short against the gates of earth and hell. […] In a word, let every sluice of knowledge be open’d and set aflowing.

John Adams (1735–1826) American lawyer, Founder, statesman; US President (1797–1801)

Essay (1765-10-22), “VI. ‘A Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law,'” No. 4
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On fostering knowledge about government, rights, the law, and liberty among the people.