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" I'm a fan of the kind of political correctness that is about not promoting prejudice. But some people in America are offended by equality because when you've had privilege for so long, equality feels like oppression. "

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" I am much more open about categories of gender, and my feminism has been about women's safety from violence, increased literacy, decreased poverty and more equality. "

Judith Butler

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" One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man. "

" In science, all facts, no matter how trivial or banal, enjoy democratic equality. "

" It will appear evident upon attentive consideration that equality of intellectual and physical advantages is the only sure foundation of liberty, and that such equality may best, and perhaps only, be obtained by a union of interests and cooperation in labor. "

" Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude. "

Alexis de Tocqueville

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" The concern was that if a woman was doing gender equality, her chances of making it to tenure in the law school were diminished. It was considered frivolous. "

" Small natures require despotism to exercise their sinews, as great souls thirst for equality to give play to their heart. "

" Stewardesses are still paid so little that in many cases, new hires qualify for food stamps. "

" What Republicans need to do is to go back to their roots - starting with Lincoln - and remind the nation that they are the party of national growth, racial equality and unity of purpose. These Lincolnian themes will serve Republicans - and the nation - much better than becoming the party on the lookout for the supposed rat head of higher taxes. "

" As long as we set up equality, we'll go in the right direction. "

Venus Williams

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" For a modern woman it is important to be supported and that there is equality in every aspect, and that it's not two halves that make a whole - it's two wholes that make a whole. "

" There are no Hollywood stars speaking out for the elderly. They're forgotten, bewildered, and I don't think it's because people are cruel or don't care. It's because you don't want to think about your own mortality. I think people don't talk about it enough. "

" Republican presidents talk about freedom. Democratic presidents talk about equality. "

" I didn't know I was poor, growing up, because everyone was in the same boat. I couldn't have bikes. It never really bothered me, but I could have any book. I loved school; I loved learning. Yeah, I never cared for possessions. I still don't, really. "

" I love UFC, vigilante films, and any acts of merciless heroism. "

" The state controlling a woman would mean denying her full autonomy and full equality. "

" All women, whatever be their position, should demand political equality as a means of a freer life, and one calculated to yield rich blessings to society. "

" I wouldn't really call myself a feminist. I obviously want equality and equal opportunities to the men. "

" Our daughters were coming of age during a rising consciousness about gender equality. Throughout their school years - from kindergarten through graduate school, 1972 to 1992 - women were starting to take their places in areas traditionally reserved mostly for men. "

" The most important thing is the indigenous people are not vindictive by nature. We are not here to oppress anybody - but to join together and build Bolivia, with justice and equality. "

" I stand by 'I'm not going to do 'The Office' again.' That would be weird: all the same people sitting at the same desks at a paper merchant's in Slough. "

" We will not build a society that reflects who we are and that has opportunities for equality or justice if we don't make progress for all participants. "

" Never before has a major professional sports team partnered in this way with a female-driven brand like Bumble. It's an honor to partner with an organization as progressive and compassionate as the Clippers. Like us, they know generating awareness for diversity and gender equality is critical to business success. "

" Equality and prosperity shouldn't be seen as enemies of each other, but as partners. One reinforces the other. "

" Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome. "

" I think men are allowed to be fat and bald and ugly and women aren't. And it's just not - there is no equality there. "

" I see my real job now as - never mind 'The Office,' 'Extras,' film career, Emmys - I want everyone in the world to know who Karl Pilkington is. "

" I want girls to know that equality exists in this world. You can do anything you want. "

" If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. "

" Football, like no other sport, creates a sense of unity, equality, and inclusion. All of these are at the heart of my vision for a changing Gabon. "