All men when they form a social compact, are equal in rights

Conn. Const. art. first, § 1 — under DECLARATION OF RIGHTS.

Conn. Const. art. first, § 1

All men when they form a social compact, are equal in rights

All men when they form a social compact, are equal in rights; and no man or set of men are entitled to exclusive public emoluments or privileges from the community.