WARNING: What you are about to read are my personal opinions and in no way directed at the reader or any other individual. Feel free to disagree. You can even let me know how wrong I am. I would like to think that I'm open enough for a persuasive argument to at least get me to reconsider.
P.S. Not sure what to think about the AI image generated below. Decided to go with it and see what thoughts other folks had.

1. That everybody is equal.
Everybody must be treated equally, respected equally, and given equal opportunities. After that, it is up to you, me, and us. Some will excel. Some will fail. Most will be somewhere in the middle. And the rare few will actually redefine what success or excellence means. Strive for equal opportunities. Don't adjust to force equal outcomes.