Evils draw men together.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Aristotle suggests that shared suffering or problems often bring people together.
- In plain terms
- Hard times tend to unite people.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared struggles build community.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What brings your community together?
- Does hardship always create unity?
Another view
Not all crises unite people; some cause division and conflict.
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