America Quote by Samuel Adams
“Before the formation of this Constitution it had been affirmed as a self evident truth, in the Declaration of Independence, very deliberately made by the Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled that 'all men are created equal, and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights' This declaration of Independence was received and ratified by all the States in the Union & has never been disannuled. May we not from hence conclude, that the doctrine of Liberty and Equality is an article in the political creed of the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Document: The Declaration of Independence, 1776
The declaration asserts that all people possess equal, unalienable rights granted by a creator, forming the nation's core creed.
In simple terms: All people have equal rights.
Key Takeaway
Uphold liberty and equality.
Themes
freedom
equality
rights
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- civil rights movements
- legal reforms
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
natural law
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we apply these rights today?
- What challenges face true equality?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of "creator" vary across cultures.
![“We learn that Comrade [President of South Africa Nelson] Mandela has announced in a speech that he hopes for a bright future in South Africa for ‘liberty’ and ‘equality.’ Anyone who has thought about it realizes that liberty and equality are antithetical concepts. You can have one, or you can have…” quote by Jeff Cooper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/db2/jeff-cooper-3700_bright-future_we-learn-that-comrade-president-of-south_661937.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
