Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be of the greatest concern.
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When individuals join in a cooperative venture, the power generated far exceeds what they could have accomplished acting individually.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Working together in a cooperative manner amplifies the results compared to working alone.
This quote emphasizes the immense power that arises from collaboration and teamwork. According to R. Buckminster Fuller, when individuals come together to work on a common goal, their combined efforts yield greater results than what they could achieve independently. This speaks to the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving success, highlighting that the synergy created in a group setting can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
Themes
CooperationTeamworkCollaborationPowerSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about teamwork during a company meeting.
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