Falling in love is not an extension of one's limits or boundaries; it is a partial and temporary collapse of them.
M. Scott PeckRead
The key to community is the acceptance, in fact the celebration of our individual and cultural differences. It is also the key to world peace
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing our differences fosters unity and peace in society.
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the diverse individual and cultural differences within a community. By acknowledging these differences, we can create a more harmonious environment that contributes not only to community strength but also to global peace, highlighting that our uniqueness is a source of strength rather than division.
Themes
CommunityDiversityAcceptancePeaceCulture
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting, this quote can inspire discussions about inclusivity.
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When we love someone our love becomes demonstrable or real only through our exertion - through the fact that for that someone (or for ourself) we take an extra step or walk an extra mile. Love is not effortless. To the contrary, love is effortful.
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An unconscious, gentle process whereby people who want to be loving attempt to be so by telling little white lies, by withholding some of the truth about themselves and their feelings in order to avoid conflict. Pseudocommunity is conflict-avoiding; true community is conflict-resolving.
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