Quote by Thomas Jefferson

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Summary

This quote is taken from the United States Declaration of Independence and encapsulates the fundamental principles upon which the nation was built. It affirms the belief that every individual is inherently equal and possesses certain rights that cannot be taken away. These rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, are seen as universal and inherent to all human beings, as they are bestowed upon them by a higher power. The quote emphasizes the values of equality and individual liberties as the foundation of a just and free society.

By Thomas Jefferson

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