Community Quote by Al Smith
“You take care of you and your family first. Then you go to your neighborhood, and then you spread it on out within the community.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Al Smith, date unknown
Prioritize self and family, then expand care outward to neighbors and community.
In simple terms: Care for self, then family, then community.
Start with personal responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal health
- family budgeting
- neighborhood volunteering
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal needs with community demands?
- What steps can you take to extend help beyond family?
May overlook broader systemic issues needing collective action.