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All the opportunities of life, without distinction of birth or rank or wealth, are open to all alike.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “All the opportunities of life, without distinction of birth or rank or wealth, are open to all alike.”
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Sherman emphasizes the principle of equal opportunity in American society, regardless of background.
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