Do people really want liberty, equality, fraternity? Is it not some manner of speaking? Krzysztof Kieslowski equalityfraternityliberty Change image and share on social
American government did not originate in any abstract theories about liberty and equality, but in the actual experience gained by generation after generation of English colonists in managing their own political affairs. The Revolution did not make a breach in the continuity of their institutional life. Charles A. Beard abstractactualaffair share on social
My feeling is, having lived in different classes, that people want equality of opportunity... that's the thing that makes me despair: the idea that people aren't given equality of opportunity. Zadie Smith classdespairequality Change image and share on social
As slavery died for the greater good of America, and the movement for equality sputtered to life, the white woman was on the cover of every American magazine. She was the dazzling jewel on every movie screen, the glory of every commercial and television show. Jill Scott americaamericancommercial share on social
It's just better to promote love and fairness and equality than it is to promote something you think is based on your religious beliefs. Jane Wiedlin basebeliefequality Change image and share on social
A few British suffragettes everybody laughed at started the cause of equality between men and women. Antonio Munoz Molina britishequalitylaugh Change image and share on social
The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law, which forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread. Anatole France begbreadbridge Change image and share on social
What Republicans need to do is to go back to their roots - starting with Lincoln - and remind the nation that they are the party of national growth, racial equality and unity of purpose. These Lincolnian themes will serve Republicans - and the nation - much better than becoming the party on the lookout for the supposed rat head of higher taxes. Alan Siegel backequalitygrowth share on social
I think the key to the whole appeal of Amazons is the egalitarian society. There was once a time and place where equality was taken for granted - it was logical and necessary - and I think most people can get the message that if it happened once, it could happen again. Adrienne Mayor amazonappealegalitarian share on social
In a unified and diverse Spain, based on the equality of and solidarity between its people, there is room for all of us. And for all of our feelings and sensitivities and our distinct ways of being Spaniards. Felipe VI of Spain basedistinctdiverse share on social