We hold these truths to be self-evident,--that all men are
created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator read more

We hold these truths to be self-evident,--that all men are
created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness.

No man was ever endowed with a right without being at the same time saddled with a responsibility.

No man was ever endowed with a right without being at the same time saddled with a responsibility.

Reparation for our rights at home, and security against the like
future violations.

Reparation for our rights at home, and security against the like
future violations.

Where there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in
that being, whatever may be the sex read more

Where there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in
that being, whatever may be the sex or complexion.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your
right to say it.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your
right to say it.

Many a person seems to think it isn't enough for the government to guarantee him the pursuit of happiness. He read more

Many a person seems to think it isn't enough for the government to guarantee him the pursuit of happiness. He insists it also run interference for him.

Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.

Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.

The extension of women's rights is the basic principle of all
social progress.

The extension of women's rights is the basic principle of all
social progress.

I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people on the basis of sexual read more

I don't care if the Bible says it. It's wrong. It's wrong to divide people on the basis of sexual preference, of sexual orientation. It's wrong to say that women are unequal, if the Bible says so. It's wrong to say that Blacks are unequal even if the Hammite myth supports it or suggests it. The Bible is often wrong. It is often right. Of course, it is often brilliantly right.