Serious question for Americancels

[Sexually Disabled]

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men. We...solemnly publish and declare, that these colonies are and of a right ought to be free and independent states...and for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honour."

Why did Thomas Jefferson say this yet own slaves?

 

[GabachoCopium]

Never heard of him

 

[Sexually Disabled]

Never heard of him

he aint much of a wise guy

 

[AutisticGymcel]

It means all men are equal under the law. Not that all men are equal in talent, ability, social status, etc.