Equality Quote by Robert Reich
“The liberal ideal is that everyone should have fair access and fair opportunity. This is not equality of result. It's equality of opportunity. There's a fundamental difference.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Policy Address, Robert Reich, 2015
The liberal goal is fair chance for all, not identical outcomes; opportunity equality differs from result equality.
In simple terms: Fair chances, not equal results.
Promote equal opportunity, not forced sameness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education policy
- employment
- healthcare access
- economic reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is equal opportunity enough for justice?
- How to balance fairness with merit?
Equal outcomes may ignore individual effort.