Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
Marcus Tullius CiceroRead
This is our special duty, that if anyone specially needs our help, we should give him such help to the utmost of our power.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We have a responsibility to help those in need to the best of our abilities.
This quote emphasizes the moral duty we have to assist others who are in need, urging individuals to act with compassion and utilize their fullest capacity to support those who require help. It reflects on the importance of community and the ethical obligation to lend a helping hand when possible.
Themes
HelpDutyCompassionServiceResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting, this quote can inspire volunteers to commit to helping those in need.
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