Equality Quotes

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Racists violate the principle of equality by giving greater weight to the interests of members of their own race when there is a clash between… — Peter Singer
The great religious ages were notable for their indifference to human rights... not only for acquiescence in poverty, inequality, exploitation and oppression, but also for… — Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Only the extremely ignorant or the extremely intelligent can resist change. — Socrates
Many Muslims in Saudi Arabia believe that the core values of Islam, namely acknowledgement of God's sovereignty and basic human equality before God, are themselves… — Noah Feldman
These, then, will be some of the features of democracy... it will be, in all likelihood, an agreeable, lawless, parti-colored commonwealth, dealing with all alike… — Plato
All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is… — Plato
This the American Black man knows: his fight is a fight to the finish. Either he dies or he wins. He will enter modern civilization… — W. E. B. Du Bois
Observe the life by cause and consequence. Explore the life by wisdom. Treat the life by equality. Complete the life by love. — Gautama Buddha
As men, we are all equal in the presence of death. — Publilius Syrus
Once made equal to man, woman becomes his superior. — Socrates
Oil depletion and climate change will create an entirely new context in which political struggles will be played out. Within that context, it is not… — Richard Heinberg
Feminism is a belief that although women and men are inherently of equal worth, most societies privilege men as a group. As a result, social… — Estelle Freedman
A delightful form of government, anarchic and motley, assigning a kind of equality indiscriminately to equals and unequals alike! — Plato
It is clear that not in one thing alone, but in many ways equality and freedom of speech are a good thing. — Herodotus
We seek a peaceful world, a prosperous world, a free world, a world of good neighbors, living on terms of equality and mutual respect, as… — Harry S. Truman
We admit of no government by divine right, believing that so far as power is concerned the Beneficent Creator has made no distinction amongst men;… — William Henry Harrison
A too great disproportion among the citizens weakens any state. Every person, if possible, ought to enjoy the fruits of his labour, in a full… — David Hume
Once again, we are thrilled to be hosting this amazing gathering for LGBT families from across the country. Our families are an important part of… — Jennifer Chrisler
What is being called the UN 'gender architecture' is more like a shack. Women need a bigger global house if equality is ever to become… — Charlotte Bunch
The foundation on which (our government is) built is the natural equality of man, the denial of every pre-eminence but that annexed to legal office,… — Thomas Jefferson

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