Stephen Spender Quotes

Liberty, equality - bad principles! The only true principle for humanity is justice; and justice to the feeble is protection and kindness.

Equality would be a heaven, if we could attain it.

I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for.

We are all human beings and I believe that we all should have equal rights.

We ask to be recognized as men.

Equality is like gravity. We need it to stand on this earth as men and women.

We are not fighting for integration, nor are we fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as human beings. We are fighting for human rights.

All men are born free and equal.

We do not have the right to discriminate against people.

I believe every man is born equal.

It's just making sure that everyone is treated equally. Is that so progressive? I don't think it's progressive, I think it's human. And not just gay people - women's rights, immigrants, people of different ethnic backgrounds.

All men & women are created equal

Ain't a soul on the planet that's better than another.

All men are created equal.

Equality is what does not exist among mortals.

The humanity of all Americans is diminished when any group is denied rights granted to others.

A state of equality is perhaps less elevated, but it is more just; and its justice constitutes its greatness and beauty.

Every man has a right to be equal with every other man.

All people deserve to be treated with dignity and have their human rights respected, no matter who they are or whom they love.

Whatever the color of a man's skin, we are all mankind. So every denial of freedom, of equal opportunity for a livelihood, or for an education, diminishes me.

Equality, absolutely, that's what defines us. It's what makes us great. If it doesn't sit well with your religion, let your God sort it out in the end, but that's us. We're equal

Justice has always evoked ideas of Equality, of proportion of compensation. In short, Justice is another name of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.

It is justice not charity that is wanting in the world.

If you wish the Jews to become better men and useful citizens, then banish every humiliating restriction, open to them every avenue of gaining a livelihood.

Is the Jew a man? He is bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh, my fellow; and he shall not, if I can prevent it, be a slave! I demand for him equal rights and privileges, and a place within the pale of the Constitution!" Let all the people say, Even so, AMEN!