How we cite our quotes: (Line Number)
Quote #4
The central fact is that man is fundamentally a moral being, that the light we have is imperfect does not matter so long as we are always trying to improve it...we are equal in sharing the moral freedom that distinguishes us as men. Man's status makes each individual an end in himself. No man is by nature simply the servant of the state or of another man...the ideal and fact of freedom—and not technology—are the true distinguishing marks of our civilization. (51-53)
The Golden Rule exists for a reason—treating others the way you'd want to be treated is simple, and it's the very least our fellow humans deserve. Plus, morals are kind of what makes us human, and they don't differentiate based on skin color, religion, or country of origin. Recognizing that we have a responsibility to one another is one of the hallmarks of freedom, and that understanding heavily influenced the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.