The whole world and every human being in it is everybody's business.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human actions affect everyone; no one exists in isolation from the collective experience.
- In plain terms
- Everyone is connected and everyone matters to everyone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize your actions impact the whole community.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your behavior affect those around you?
- What responsibility do you owe to strangers?
Another view
Focusing only on collective interests can neglect individual rights.
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