Equality under the law is the slow triumph of hope over history. Jim Cooper equalityhistoryhope Change image and share on social
I have no respect for the passion of equality, which seems to me merely idealizing envy - I don't disparage envy, but I don't accept it as legitimately my master. acceptdisparageenvy share on social
While the law cannot force a person to be moral or tolerant, through the law we can demand respect and expect equality. Donna Brazile demandequalityexpect Change image and share on social
Republican presidents talk about freedom. Democratic presidents talk about equality. Timothy Noah democraticequalityfreedom Change image and share on social
Republican patience with how unionism deals with the political institutions, and with key issues like equality and human rights, will be tested because, obviously, there will be a battle a day on these matters. So lets face up to all of this with our eyes wide open. Gerry Adams battledaydeal share on social
For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class; to secure opportunity and equality. Nancy Pelosi californiacityclass Change image and share on social
It is better that some should be unhappy rather than that none should be happy, which would be the case in a general state of equality. Samuel Johnson caseequalitygeneral Change image and share on social
The land is ours. It's not European and we have taken it, we have given it to the rightful people... Those of white extraction who happen to be in the country and are farming are welcome to do so, but they must do so on the basis of equality. Robert Mugabe basiscountryequality share on social
Think of submitting our measure to the advice of politicians! I would as soon submit the subject of the equality of a goose to a fox. Anna Howard Shaw adviceequalityfox Change image and share on social
I'll never understand how destroying families through deportation benefits our society. How we treat the undocumented says a great deal about us as a people and whether or not we'll continue to fulfill the fundamental American promise of equality and opportunity for all. Conor Oberst americanbenefitcontinue share on social
