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    That all men are equal is a proposition to which, at ordinary times, no sane human being has ever given his assent.

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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.

by Bertrand Russell Found in: Equality Quotes,
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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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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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Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.

Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior.

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A woman who thinks she is intelligent demands the same rights as man. An intelligent woman gives up.

A woman who thinks she is intelligent demands the same rights as man. An intelligent woman gives up.

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There is no saint without a past, and no sinner without a future.

There is no saint without a past, and no sinner without a future.

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

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

by Viscount Samuel Found in: Equality Quotes,
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No man is above the law, and no man is below it.

No man is above the law, and no man is below it.

by Theodore Roosevelt Found in: Equality Quotes,
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Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.

Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.

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