Quotes about Equality

If you meet a woman in a burqa, she can't reply to your smile. It's a denial of identity.

I'm proud of my father, but my pride cannot be fully measured by that snapshot in history. Because contrary to first glance, my father's legacy comes not from his presiding over the final act in the drama of fighting for equal rights - his legacy is about setting the stage.

Renewing the promise of America begins with upholding the dignity of human life.

I do not want to live at the cost of the life even of a snake. I should let him bite me to death rather than kill him.

All human life is precious.

A life is a life no matter how small

We, the people, still believe that every citizen deserves a basic measure of security and dignity.

The essence of justice is mercy.

It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.

Pit race against race, religion against religion, prejudice against prejudice. Divide and conquer! We must not let that happen here.

Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.

To be a citizen in a democracy, a human being must be given a healthy start.