To try to make men equal by altering social arrangements is like trying to make the cards of equal value by shuffling the pack. (James Fitzjames Stephen)

To try to make men equal by altering social arrangements is like trying to make the cards of equal value by shuffling the pack.

James Fitzjames Stephen

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