Nor knowest thou what argument Thy life to thy neighbor's creed has lent: All are needed by each one, Nothing is fair or good alone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every person contributes something needed; no one is complete alone.
- In plain terms
- We all need each other to be whole.
- What can you take from it?
- Value others because everyone adds something unique.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you need from others?
- How are you different?
Another view
Some may feel their contribution is overlooked.
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