If by saying that all men are born equal, you mean that they are equally born, it is true, but true in no other sense; birth, talent, labor, virtue, and providence, are forever making differences

Quote by Eugene Edwards

Topics: Equality Quotes, Mankind Quotes

It is only the wisest and the stupidest that cannot change.

It is only the wisest and the stupidest that cannot change.

As men, we are all equal in the presence of death

As men, we are all equal in the presence of death

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with...

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with...

As long as we can see the same sky, breathe the same air, step on...

As long as we can see the same sky, breathe the same air, step on...

Every Frenchman wants to enjoy one or more privileges; that's the way he shows his...

Every Frenchman wants to enjoy one or more privileges; that's the way he shows his...

I believe in the necessity for struggle by people at the bottom of any society.

I believe in the necessity for struggle by people at the bottom of any society.

I will feel equality has arrived when we can elect to office women who are...

I will feel equality has arrived when we can elect to office women who are...

Life is not a contest of who is better than who. When you drop the...

Life is not a contest of who is better than who. When you drop the...

Men of quality are not threatened by women of equality

Men of quality are not threatened by women of equality

Accidents, try to change them -- it's impossible. The accidental reveals man.

Accidents, try to change them -- it's impossible. The accidental reveals man.

If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in...

If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in...

It is neither necessary nor desirable that national boundaries should mark sharp differences in standards...

It is neither necessary nor desirable that national boundaries should mark sharp differences in standards...

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with...

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with...

When the sun rises, it rises for everyone.

When the sun rises, it rises for everyone.

Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are...

Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are...

Before God we are equally wise and equally foolish.

Before God we are equally wise and equally foolish.

Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference

Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference

If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we...

If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we...

To feel much for others and little for ourselves; to restrain our selfishness and exercise...

To feel much for others and little for ourselves; to restrain our selfishness and exercise...

Why be a man when you can be a success?

Why be a man when you can be a success?