Cogito Ergo Sum.
The recognition of self is followed inevitably by a realisation of self and self worth.
Denying this self worth - by ostracisation, by law, by conditioning - is often employed to garnish an emaciated entity with a facade of power.
This veneer of monstrosity defines itself insularly and etches away at itself slowly.
As sure as the flowing water will carve out canyons, this visage will depart.
And whence one emerges from this cavern into the full daylight of life, transcendence awaits. For as simple as a breath of fresh air, is the axiom that we are all equal, announces itself.