Quote by Olive Schreiner

We were equals once when we lay new-born babes on our nurse's knees. We will be equal again when they tie up our jaws for the last sleep.

We were equals once when we lay new-born babes on our nurse'

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This quote highlights the concept of equality in life. It suggests that when we are born as infants, we are all equal, regardless of any external factors such as wealth or social status. Similarly, when we reach the end of our lives and are buried, we are all equal once more. It reminds us that the beginning and end of life provide an equal footing for all individuals, emphasizing the intrinsic value and equality of every human being.

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