All men are in need of help and depend on one another. Human solidarity is the necessary condition for the unfolding of any one individual.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human solidarity is necessary for individual growth. Everyone depends on others for help and development.
- In plain terms
- People need help from others to grow.
- What can you take from it?
- Solidarity is required for individual development.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do others affect your growth?
- Is independence possible?
Another view
It overlooks individual self-reliance.
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