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.

If any man claims the Negro should be content... let him say he would willingly change the color of his read more

If any man claims the Negro should be content... let him say he would willingly change the color of his skin and go to live in the Negro section of a large city. Then and only then has he a right to such a claim.

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.

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.

Men are born equal but they are also born different.

Men are born equal but they are also born different.

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.".

Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.

Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.

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.

Equality of opportunity is an equal opportunity to prove unequal talents.

Equality of opportunity is an equal opportunity to prove unequal talents.