Bottom Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft
“There must be more equality established in society, or morality will never gain ground, and this virtuous equakity will not rest firmly even when founded on a rock, if one half of mankind be chained to its bottom by fate, for they will be continually undermining it through ignorance or pride”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, 1792
Equality must be universal; otherwise morality is unstable and incomplete.
In simple terms: Equality for all is essential.
Key Takeaway
Champion universal equality.
Themes
equality
morality
justice
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- social movements
- lawmaking
Key Concepts
human rights
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to promote equality?
- How does inequality undermine moral progress?
A Different Perspective
Achieving equality is complex and may face resistance from entrenched interests.
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