Quotes about Equality

“We can celebrate the speed at which LGBT equality has progressed, but we also have to acknowledge that it wasn't fast enough, because too many people didn't get to experience it. We can never be too impatient.”

“I believe in the spirit of equality and the spirit of this country as one of love and compassion and kindness.”

“Could we not argue that America is about freedom, whether we live it out or not, but it really is about freedom, equality and the pursuit of happiness. And that's what church is all about.”

“I'm proud to be a feminist because making sure that everyone understands we all have a role in fighting for equality is the only way to move forward.”

“It feels that while the young people are trying to fight for a world where there's equality, everyone's the same, everyone's helping each other, we want to take care of the planet... it seems like the people that are ruling and are being presidents right now want to do it the other way round.”

“The seeds of marriage equality... were planted on MTV.”

“The difference between equity and equality is that equality is everyone get the same thing and equity is everyone get the things they deserve.”

“Equality for all is what we should all want, between race, religion, gender, sexuality... it doesn't matter.”

“I support marriage equality and oppose legislation that defines marriage as only being between a man and a woman.”

“The Millennium Development Goals were a pledge to uphold the principles of human dignity, equality and equity, and free the world from extreme poverty. The MDGs, with eight goals and a set of measurable time-bound targets, established a blueprint for tackling the most pressing development challenges of our time.”

“No advance in wealth, no softening of manners, no reform or revolution has ever brought human equality a millimeter nearer.”

“Is it written that equality between men and women means one can change sex? Obviously not.”

“I believe the equal rights amendment is a necessity of life for all citizens. The cabinet sometimes felt that I shouldn't be so outspoken.”

“We come to Selma to be renewed. We come to be inspired. We come to be reminded that we must do the work that justice and equality calls us to do.”

“During Women's History Month, we celebrate milestones in gender equality, and we uplift the stories of women who have impacted our world with their creativity, advocacy, service, invention, and discovery.”

“Equality and separation cannot exist in the same space.”

“I'm very committed to anti-racism and gender equality - political issues, but not party political.”

“I'm immensely proud to be a Democrat because of our party's history of fighting for justice, fairness, and equality. From Roosevelt to Obama, we've worked to bring seniors and children out of poverty, expanded civil rights, supported science and research, and pushed for equality of opportunity.”

“To be successful, a woman has to be much better at her job than a man.”

“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.”

“Since signing up to Think Act Report, the majority of members are taking more action and publishing more information on gender equality.”