Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
John RuskinRead
We are, after all, only trustees of the wealth we possess. Without the community and its resources... there would be little wealth for anyone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We hold our resources in trust for the community rather than owning them outright.
John Ruskin highlights the concept that individual wealth is not solely the result of personal effort but is deeply interconnected with the greater community. He emphasizes the idea that our possessions and resources are better viewed as stewardship rather than personal ownership, acknowledging that without the support and resources of the community, personal wealth would be significantly diminished.
Themes
WealthCommunityTrusteeshipResourcesStewardship
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about corporate social responsibility.
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