Quotation by

Mary Wollstonecraft

Virtue can only flourish among equals.

Equality

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Mary Wollstonecraft means that moral goodness and fairness grow best when people have the same rights and status. If there is inequality, some individuals cannot fully practice or benefit from virtue because power imbalances limit their freedom and fairness.

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