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I believe that every human being has the right to his life and to his liberty, and to act in this world so as to secure his own happiness.

— Henry Wilson

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The idea which pervades our Constitution; that all men of every race are equal before the laws.

Speech (1853)

Equality before the law of all men, no matter where they born, or from what race they sprung, is the sentiment of the people.

Speech (1853)

Upon the question simply of equality of rights, I believe in the equality of all men of every race, blood, and kindred.

The natural equality of all men I believe in, as far as rights are concerned.

I believe in the equality of rights of all mankind.

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