The assertion that 'all men are created equal' was of no practical use in effecting our separation from Great Britain, and it was placed in the Declaration not for that, but for future use

Summary

This quote suggests that the famous declaration that "all men are created equal" served little purpose in the immediate context of separating from Great Britain. It argues that this statement was included in the Declaration of Independence not for its immediate significance but rather for its future implications and potential use. In other words, while it might not have played a major role in the separation process, it would later have a significant impact on shaping the country's ideals and principles.