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“He is among those beings of great scope who spread their leafy branches willingly over broad horizons. To be a man is, precisely, to be responsible. It is to know shame at the sight of poverty which is not of our making. It is to be proud of a victory won by our comrades. It is to feel, as we…” quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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““He is among those beings of great scope who spread their leafy branches willingly over broad horizons. To be a man is, precisely, to be responsible. It is to know shame at the sight of poverty which is not of our making. It is to be proud of a victory won by our comrades. It is to feel, as we place our stone, that we are contributing to the building of the world.””

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Responsibility, empathy, and collective pride define humanity; recognizing shame in unearned poverty and honoring shared victories.

In simple terms: Responsibility and empathy shape humanity.

Key Takeaway

Act responsibly and honor collective achievements.

Themes

responsibility empathy social justice

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • policy making
  • education
  • activism

Key Concepts

Ethics philosophy community building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we translate empathy into action?
  • What responsibilities arise from shared victories?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic, lacking practical steps.

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