Man was formed for society.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans are naturally meant to live with others in community.
- In plain terms
- People are built to live in groups.
- What can you take from it?
- Human nature is social by design.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can humans be truly independent?
- How does society shape us?
Another view
Some individuals may thrive independently despite this general nature.
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