The idea that men are created free and equal is both true and misleading: men are created different; they lose their social freedom and their individual autonomy in seeking to become like each other.

Quote by David Riesman

Topics: Equality Quotes, Freedom Quotes, Men Quotes

Why, I ask, isn't it possible that advertising as a whole is a fantastic fraud,...

Why, I ask, isn't it possible that advertising as a whole is a fantastic fraud,...

America is not only big and rich, it is mysterious; and its capacity for the...

America is not only big and rich, it is mysterious; and its capacity for the...

Why, I ask, isn't it possible that advertising as a whole is a fantastic fraud,...

Why, I ask, isn't it possible that advertising as a whole is a fantastic fraud,...

The idea that men are created free and equal is both true and misleading: men...

The idea that men are created free and equal is both true and misleading: men...

If you want to get out of medicine the fullest enjoyment, be students all your...

If you want to get out of medicine the fullest enjoyment, be students all your...

America is not only big and rich, it is mysterious; and its capacity for the...

America is not only big and rich, it is mysterious; and its capacity for the...

The difference between Democrats and Republicans is: Democrats have accepted some ideas of Socialism cheerfully,...

The difference between Democrats and Republicans is: Democrats have accepted some ideas of Socialism cheerfully,...

Nobody saves America by sniffing cocaine. Jiggling your knees blankeyed in the rain, when it...

Nobody saves America by sniffing cocaine. Jiggling your knees blankeyed in the rain, when it...

I hope we don't lose in America this demand that those of us who want...

I hope we don't lose in America this demand that those of us who want...

America makes prodigious mistakes, America has colossal faults, but one thing cannot be denied: America...

America makes prodigious mistakes, America has colossal faults, but one thing cannot be denied: America...

America is successful because of the hard work and creativity and enterprise of our people.

America is successful because of the hard work and creativity and enterprise of our people.

People who practice freedom of expression are terrorizing our grammatical way of life.

People who practice freedom of expression are terrorizing our grammatical way of life.

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a...

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a...

Being offended is a natural consequence of leaving the house

Being offended is a natural consequence of leaving the house

I am mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale...

I am mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale...

A degree is not an education, and the confusion on this point is perhaps the...

A degree is not an education, and the confusion on this point is perhaps the...

When any one State in the American Union refuses obedience to the Confederation by which...

When any one State in the American Union refuses obedience to the Confederation by which...

Very little is known about the War of 1812 because the Americans lost it.

Very little is known about the War of 1812 because the Americans lost it.

Globalization has altered the dynamics in the White House, as well as between the White...

Globalization has altered the dynamics in the White House, as well as between the White...

If you're going to America, bring your own food.

If you're going to America, bring your own food.

To think that the new economy is over is like somebody in London in 1830...

To think that the new economy is over is like somebody in London in 1830...

Humor is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of mans superiority to all that befalls...

Humor is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of mans superiority to all that befalls...