Certain Quote by Elisabeth Elliot
“When the Constitution declares that 'all men are created equal,' it is not referring to intelligence, good looks, good humor, height, weight, or income. It is talking about certain rights, 'inalienable', in that they cannot be taken away.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Passion and Purity" by Elisabeth Elliot, 1985
Equality in the Constitution refers to equal rights, not to equal traits or status; rights are inherent and cannot be removed.
In simple terms: Equality means equal rights, not equal abilities.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and protect inherent rights.
Themes
justice
rights
human dignity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legal advocacy
- civil rights education
- policy making
Key Concepts
constitutional law
philosophy of equality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure rights are truly equal for all?
- What responsibilities accompany inherent rights?
A Different Perspective
Rights can be contested or ignored in practice.
![“I do not think everyone is created equal. In fact, I know they're not. [The Constitution] means that everyone should have the same laws as everyone else. It doesn't mean that everyone's as smart or as cute or as lucky as everyone else.” quote by Fran Lebowitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/356/fran-lebowitz-690_constitution_i-do-not-think-everyone-is-created-equal_123740.jpg)
