"We must recover the element of quality in our traditional pursuit of equality. We must not, in opening our schools to everyone, confuse the idea that all should have equal chance with the notion that all have equal endowments"
- Adlai E. Stevenson
About this Quote
Adlai E. Stevenson is highlighting the value of quality in the pursuit of equality. He is recommending that while everybody ought to have an equivalent possibility to gain access to education, it must not be assumed that everyone has the same level of endowments. He is advocating for a system that acknowledges the differences in individuals and provides them with the opportunity to reach their full capacity. He is likewise recommending that quality must not be compromised in the pursuit of equality. He is stressing the value of providing everybody with the exact same opportunity to be successful, while also recognizing the differences in individuals and offering them with the resources they need to reach their full capacity.
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