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In America everybody is of the opinion that he has no social superiors, since all men are equal, but he read more
In America everybody is of the opinion that he has no social superiors, since all men are equal, but he does not admit that he has no social inferiors, for, from the time of Jefferson onward, the doctrine that all men are equal applies only upwards, not downwards.
To live anywhere in the world today and be against equality because of race or color is like living in read more
To live anywhere in the world today and be against equality because of race or color is like living in Alaska and being against snow.
Men are born equal but they are also born different.
Men are born equal but they are also born different.
That all men are equal is a proposition to which, at ordinary times, no sane human being has ever given read more
That all men are equal is a proposition to which, at ordinary times, no sane human being has ever given his assent.
Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.
Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.
No man is above the law, and no man is below it.
No man is above the law, and no man is below it.
More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.
More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.
Coming generations will learn equality from poverty, and love from woes.
Coming generations will learn equality from poverty, and love from woes.
Equal opportunity is good, but special privilege is better.
Equal opportunity is good, but special privilege is better.
