The common sense of people will surely prove to them someday that mutual support and cooperation are only sensible for the security and happiness of all. Such faith keeps me continually ready and purposeful with energy to do what one person can towards shaping the environment in which the human being can grow with freedom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human cooperation is essential for security and happiness, driving individuals to work on better environments.
- In plain terms
- People should work together for safety and happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Collaboration benefits everyone and is worth pursuing actively.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you contribute to community security?
- When does cooperation feel impossible?
Another view
Cooperation fails when parties lack trust or have conflicting interests.
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