Keep on the lookout for novel ideas that others have used successfully. Your idea has to be original only in its adaptation to the problem you're working on.
Thomas A. EdisonRead
To me, the idea and expectation that the day is slowly and surely coming when we will be able to honestly say we are our brother's keeper and not his oppressor is very beautiful .
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the hopeful vision of humanity growing towards compassion rather than oppression.
This quote reflects Thomas Edison's belief in the potential for societal improvement, where people will take responsibility for one another in a caring and supportive manner instead of exercising control and oppression. It highlights the beauty of fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility among individuals, suggesting that the ultimate societal goal should be an ethos of kinship and mutual respect.
Themes
BrotherhoodCompassionResponsibilityOppressionCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on social responsibility, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of caring for each other.
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