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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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There can be no equality or opportunity if men and women and children be not shielded in their lives from read more

There can be no equality or opportunity if men and women and children be not shielded in their lives from the consequences of great industrial and social processes which they cannot alter, control, or singly cope with.".

by Woodrow Wilson 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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There has to be positive action that allows the most disadvantaged people to get their fair share of job opportunities.

There has to be positive action that allows the most disadvantaged people to get their fair share of job opportunities.

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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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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 wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.

by Andrew Jackson 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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Coming generations will learn equality from poverty, and love from woes.

Coming generations will learn equality from poverty, and love from woes.

by Kahlil Gibran Found in: Equality Quotes,
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Proclaim human equality as loudly as you like, Witless will serve his brother.

Proclaim human equality as loudly as you like, Witless will serve his brother.

by Thomas Huxley Found in: Equality Quotes,
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