James Griffin Quotes

Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking 'equal' means 'the same' and that we achieve equality by treating everyone identically.

Fairness is not about statistical equality.

No neighborhood is more important than another, no child is less deserving than his neighbor.

We must be thoroughly democratic and patronize everybody without distinction of class.

The principles for which we stand are the principles of fair play and a square deal for every man and every woman in the United States.

Everybody has his place; everybody is equal. Treated equally, equal standing, equal rights and status.

We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.

I believe that... every one of God's creatures was created equal. I believe that everyone should be treated equal, that's the way I was raised and that's the way I live my life.

We can continue our progress as a Nation toward the promise that all people are created equal and that our Nation will treat every person in that spirit.

All men, and women, and everything in between are created equal.

Rights that were not open to all alike would be no rights.

We seek ... not just equality as a right and a theory but equality as a fact and as a result.

In America, opportunity and equality are not a zero-sum game

I have always been for absolute equality of privileges and obligations.

Equality is equity.

I feel if you believe in equality, you have to believe in it for everybody. And that's the way I've always lived my life.

Everyone is equal. Everyone has a place. No one is written off, because there is worth and goodness in every life... That is the Republican ideal. And if we won't defend it, who will?

We're all equal and we should treat each other as such.

Everybody's equal. Everybody should deserve the same opportunity, the same challenge, the same whatever.

Every life - regardless of background or gender - has equal value.

I am a universalist, passionately devoted to the cause of equality within the human family.

All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince.

I just believe in equality for all.

We came equals into this world, and equals shall we go out of it.

The new republic should be based on diversity, respect and equal rights for all.