For myself, I want no advantage over my fellow man, and if he is weaker than I, all the more is it my duty to help him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Debs states he seeks no advantage and feels duty to help those weaker than himself.
- In plain terms
- He believes in helping those weaker than him without seeking advantage.
- What can you take from it?
- Helping the weak is a moral duty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we build mutual aid?
- Is help enough for justice?
Another view
It relies on individual virtue rather than systemic change.
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