Our greatest responsibility is to be good ancestors.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We have a duty to ensure the well-being of future generations.
- In plain terms
- We should act in ways that help people who come after us.
- What can you take from it?
- Make decisions that benefit the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What will future generations need from me?
- How does my work today affect the future?
Another view
It is difficult to predict what future generations will need.
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