Community is a sign that love is possible in a materialistic world where people so often either ignore or fight each other. It is a sign that we don't need a lot of money to be happy--in fact, the opposite.
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People are longing to rediscover true community. We have had enough of loneliness, independence and competition.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the human desire for genuine connections and community over solitude and rivalry.
Jean Vanier's quote reflects the universal longing for a sense of belonging and true community in a world that often prioritizes independence and competition. He suggests that many people feel isolated and yearn for deeper relationships, highlighting the importance of togetherness in overcoming loneliness.
Themes
CommunityLonelinessRelationshipsConnectionsTogetherness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of teamwork, this quote can highlight the value of collaborative efforts.
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We all know well that we can do things for others and in the process crush them, making them feel that they are incapable of doing things by themselves. To love someone is to reveal to them their capacities for life, the light that is shining in them.
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True peace can rarely be imposed from the outside; it must be born within and between communities through meetings and dialogue and then carried outward.
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In any case, community is not about perfect people. It is about people who are bonded to each other, each of whom is a mixture of good and bad, darkness and light, love and hate.
Jean VanierRead
We have to remind ourselves constantly that we are not saviours. We are simply a tiny sign, among thousands of others, that love is possible, that the world is not condemned to a struggle between oppressors and oppressed, that class and racial warfare is not inevitable.
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