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There is no king who has not had a slave among his ancestors, and no slave who has not had a king among his
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"There is no king who has not had a slave among his ancestors, and no slave who has not had a king among his"

- Helen Keller

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This quote by Helen Keller talks with the concept of the interconnectedness of mankind. No matter our station in life, most of us have a common history. We are all linked by our ancestors, and also no one is over or below one more. This quote acts as a tip that we are all equal, which no person is naturally far better than an additional. It speaks with the suggestion that no matter our differences, we are all part of the very same human family members. All of us have a common background, as well as no one is above or below another. This quote serves as a pointer that we should deal with each other with regard and also generosity, regardless of our differences. We need to acknowledge that we are all component of the same human household, which no one is inherently much better than one more. We should aim to develop a globe where everybody is treated with self-respect and also regard.

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Helen Keller This quote is written / told by Helen Keller between June 27, 1880 and June 1, 1968. She was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 63 other quotes.

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