Quotes about Equality
Shall we, because we walk on our hind feet, assume to ourselves only the privilege of imperishability?
- George Eliot
'Freedom from fear' could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights.
- Dag Hammarskjold
It is my hope that as the Negro plunges deeper into the quest for freedom and justice he will plunge even deeper into the philosophy of non-violence.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
It is a wise man who said there is no inequality than the equal treatment of unequals.Fillossofee: Messages From a Grandfather, an ebook
- Thomas Jefferson
The world is now too small for anything but brotherhood.
- A Powell Davies
At present, our country needs women's idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else.
- Shirley Chisholm
The only way we'll get freedom for ourselves is to identify ourselves with every oppressed people in the world. We are blood brothers to the people of Brazil, Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba -- yes Cuba too.
- Malcolm X
Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther King could walk. Martin Luther King walked so Obama could run. Obama's running so we all can fly.
- Jay-Z
Those who love peace must learn to organize as effectively as those who love war.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
A rising tide (in the economy) lifts all boats.
- John F. Kennedy
...real prosperity can only come when everybody prospers.
- Eleanor Roosevelt
The political is personal.
- Gloria Steinem