We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought. (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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