Our sufferings have taught us that no nation is sufficient unto itself, and that our prosperity depends in the long run, not upon the failure of our neighbors but their successes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nations prosper when neighbors succeed, not when they fail.
- In plain terms
- We prosper when others succeed, not when they fail.
- What can you take from it?
- Success depends on mutual prosperity, not rivalry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your success depend on others succeeding?
Another view
It ignores historical cases where competition drives progress.
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