Quotes About Equality

When you're devoted to a greater freedom in the world, you're willing to compromise something you love.

My father loved me and was devoted to me until he knew I was gay, and then our relationship went south. So I always make sure that I let my sons know that I will love them, no matter what they do or who they become, for the rest of their lives.

People suffering from cancer, or diabetes, or asthma or any other preexisting condition shouldn't have to live in fear of losing their coverage or seeing their premiums go through the roof.

Let's not forget, we are all one diagnosis away from having a pre-existing condition.

Racism exists, but what I want to do is start a dialogue.

The issue with race particularly within this country is largely because of lack of dialogue.

Changing the dialogue and behaviors around race and equality in sports starts with removing barriers and creating opportunities.

'Color-blind' comes up - people say 'Oh, I'm color-blind and therefore can't be accused of racism,' but I think that if we are going to have an honest dialogue about racism, we have to admit that people of color are having a different experience.

I wanted people to begin dialogue about racism, about colorism. I wanted people to really become honest about our beliefs, about racism and how it exists in America today.

We're trying to get away from the three D's: dresses, dolls and diaries.

I've behaved badly in my life. I hope I haven't behaved as badly as Dickens! In a way, if you're a woman, you're not in a position to behave as badly, because you don't have the economic power.

White America don't get to dictate how me and Shaq talk to each other.

In India, I don't think any woman here is dictated what to wear, how to wear, whom to meet, when to meet... I am of the opinion, I don't think anybody is dictated here; you are not told.

The colour of my skin determines what opportunities I have; the colour of my skin says there's only room for one or two of us to be accepted in a certain job; the colour of my skin has dictated everything I've done in my whole life.

There's a belonging problem in Hollywood. Who dictates who belongs? The very body who dictates that looks all one way.

The quality of his being one with the people, of having no artificial or natural barriers between him and them, made it possible for him to be a leader without ever being or thinking of being a dictator.

I'm not a celebrity, I'm a person, and when fans call me Diego, it's easier to remember that I'm no better than anyone else.

A man is just as dead if he dies of malnutrition as of bullets.

Government cannot ensure equal results because every individual differs.

I believe in the right to differ in this country.

I don't see any difference between Judea and Samaria and the rest of the country.

And understand: class differences will not save you.

At the end of the day, people have to respect people's differences. I am different than some people would like me to be.

I'd like to see where boys and girls end up if they get equal encouragement - I think we might have some differences in how leadership is done.