Equal Rights, Unequal Abilities
すべての人は同じ権利を持つ。しかし、同じ能力を持つわけではない。

 

Every person should have the same fundamental rights and dignity. But equality of rights does not mean equality of ability.

 

People are different.

 

Some are physically strong. Some are intellectually gifted. Some communicate well. Others are talented with their hands. Some can lead people, while others are excellent at supporting them. Even with the same education and opportunities, people will not necessarily produce the same results.

 

Japanese culture has an expression:

 

適材適所 — Tekizai Tekisho

 

It means putting the right person in the right place.

 

A good organization does not pretend everyone has identical abilities. Instead, it recognizes individual strengths and gives people opportunities to use them.

 

Equality should mean that everyone is respected and given a fair chance.

 

It should not mean that everyone must achieve the same result.

 

Equal rights do not require equal abilities.
Our differences are what allow us to contribute in different ways.