William Godwin (3 March 1756 – 7 April 1836) was an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist.
As the true object of education is not to render the pupil the mere copy of his preceptor, it is rather to be rejoiced in, than lamented, that various reading should lead him into new trains of thinking. Use this quote
Government will not fail to employ education, to strengthen its hands, and perpetuate its institutions. Use this quote
Let us not, in the eagerness of our haste to educate, forget all the ends of education. Use this quote
Above all we should not forget that government is an evil, a usurpation upon the private judgement and individual conscience of mankind. Use this quote
The cause of justice is the cause of humanity. Its advocates should overflow with universal good will. We should love this cause, for it conduces to the general happiness of mankind. Use this quote
There must be room for the imagination to exercise its powers; we must conceive and apprehend a thousand things which we do not actually witness. Use this quote
There can be no passion, and by consequence no love, where there is not imagination. Use this quote
