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You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that
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"You learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out life is not really like that"

- Arthur Ashe

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This quote by Arthur Ashe talks to the idea that although we learn about equality in history and civics classes, life is not constantly equal. This quote suggests that although we might learn more about the concept of equality in the classroom, it is not always shown in our everyday lives. This might be due to a range of elements, such as systemic racism, sexism, and other types of discrimination. This quote is a reminder that although we may learn about equality in the classroom, it is not constantly shown in our daily lives. It is essential to recognize the inequalities that exist in our society and to work towards creating a more fair world. This quote works as a pointer that although we might discover equality in the classroom, it is not always reflected in our daily lives.

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Arthur Ashe This quote is written / told by Arthur Ashe between July 10, 1943 and February 6, 1993. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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