When any system has for its goal the advancement of the system over the betterment of its individual members, such a system is embedded in slavery.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Systems that prioritize their own growth over the well-being of their members are oppressive.
- In plain terms
- When a system values itself more than its people, it becomes a form of slavery.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize the well-being of individuals over systemic self-preservation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your community value individuals over the institution?
- What systems in your life feel self-serving?
Another view
Some systems require sacrifice for stability, making this distinction complex.
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