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The fifth freedom is freedom from ignorance
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"The fifth freedom is freedom from ignorance"

- Lyndon B. Johnson

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The fifth liberty, as articulated by President Lyndon B. Johnson, is freedom from ignorance. This liberty is a call to action for people and society to pursue knowledge and understanding. It is a pointer that understanding is power which education is the essential to opening a better future. Johnson believed that ignorance was a significant challenge to progress which it was essential to break down the barriers of ignorance in order to produce a more equitable and just society. He argued that education was the foundation of a strong democracy which it was vital to ensure that all people had access to the exact same chances. By striving for understanding and understanding, Johnson thought that we could develop a more just and fair society. In this method, flexibility from ignorance is a call to action for individuals and society to strive for understanding and understanding.

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Lyndon B. Johnson This quote is written / told by Lyndon B. Johnson between August 27, 1908 and January 22, 1973. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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