All men are created equal, it is only men themselves who place themselves above equality.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that all people are born with the same basic rights and opportunities, but some people try to make themselves more important or better than others. It suggests that inequality is created by people's own actions and beliefs, not by any inherent differences between individuals.
About David Allan Coe
David Allan Coe is an American singer and songwriter who had a rebellious attitude and unconventional lifestyle that set him apart from other country performers. He had several major hits, including ‘You Never Even Called Me by My Name’ and ‘Take This Job and Shove It,’ and his songs have been covered by other successful artists.
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Teach my children to love! They’ll learn to hate on their own.
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I took the hardest possible route that you could take, and I still overcame and succeeded.
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Everybody started saying, well, this cat’s not as dumb as people think he is.
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Freedom cannot be given… It can only be taken away.
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If there ever was a poet for the working class Billy Joe Shaver and Merle Haggard would be my nomination.
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One thing is certain, You can’t shake hands with a fist.
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All men are created equal, it is only men themselves who place themselves above equality.
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It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.
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Marty Robbins once sang you give me a mountain, I’ve been given a few mountains in my life.
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I’ve never wanted anybody to like me because I had long hair or short hair, or that they liked the way I dressed or they liked the way I dressed or they liked the way I smile.
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I’ve written songs about things that nobody else has ever written about.
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