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    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.

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One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you read more

One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man.

by Marlo Thomas Found in: Equality Quotes,
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When you belong to a minority, you have to be better in order to have the right to be equal.

When you belong to a minority, you have to be better in order to have the right to be equal.

by Socrates Found in: Equality Quotes,
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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.

by William Faulkner Found in: Equality Quotes,
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In the democracy of the dead all men at last are equal. There is neither rank nor station nor prerogative read more

In the democracy of the dead all men at last are equal. There is neither rank nor station nor prerogative in the republic of the grave.

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Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.

Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.

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Equality consists in the same treatment of similar persons.

Equality consists in the same treatment of similar persons.

by Aristotle Found in: Equality Quotes,
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The defect of equality is that we only desire it with our superiors.

The defect of equality is that we only desire it with our superiors.

by Henry Becque Found in: Equality Quotes,
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Equal opportunity is good, but special privilege is better.

Equal opportunity is good, but special privilege is better.

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All the citizens of a state cannot be equally powerful, but they may be equally free

All the citizens of a state cannot be equally powerful, but they may be equally free

by Voltaire Found in: Equality Quotes,
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