Quote by Bertrand Russell
In America everybody is of the opinion that he has no social superiors, since all men are equal, but he does not admit that he has no social inferiors, for, from the time of Jefferson onward, the doctrine that all men are equal applies only upwards, not downwards.
Summary
This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of American society regarding equality. It suggests that Americans believe in the principle of equality and treat everyone as their social equal, but when it comes to recognizing individuals of lower social status, they struggle to do so. It emphasizes how the notion of equality primarily works in asserting that there are no social superiors, reflecting the democratic ideals at the core of American society. However, it hints that this doctrine does not necessarily extend to acknowledging or addressing the existence of social inferiors.
Topics
Equality
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