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Community Quote by Cherrie Moraga

“Remember you live in a community. You have a responsibility to be accountable to your family and your community as well as yourself.” quote by Cherrie Moraga
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“Remember you live in a community. You have a responsibility to be accountable to your family and your community as well as yourself.”

Cherrie Moraga

About This Quote

Source Essay: "Community Responsibility" by Cherrie Moraga, 1998

One must balance personal duties with obligations to family and community.

In simple terms: Balance self, with community duties.

Key Takeaway

Honor both personal and collective responsibilities.

Themes

community family ethics balance

Mood

thoughtful motivational

Type

ethical social

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • family caregiving
  • civic engagement

Key Concepts

social contract interdependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do you prioritize?
  • How can you serve both self and community?
A Different Perspective

Conflicts arise between personal goals and communal expectations.

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