a dream of equality of opportunity , of privilege and property widely distributed ; a dream of lands where men will not take necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few ; a dream of lands where men will not argue that the colour of a man 's skin or his tribal origins determines the content of his character ; a dream of nations where all our gifts and resources are held not for ourselves alone , but as instruments of service for all of our citizens ; the dream of an african continent , where every man will respect the dignity and worth of the human personality .