We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all human beings, irrespective of race, color, or sex, are born with the equal right to share at the table of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All humans inherently deserve an equal share of life’s opportunities regardless of identity.
- In plain terms
- Everyone is born with equal rights to life.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat everyone as an equal human being.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you extending equal respect to all people?
- What barriers exist for equality in your community?
Another view
Societal structures often prevent true equality.
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