Church Quote by Edward Everett Hale
“Can it be possible that all human sympathies can thrive, and all human powers be exercised, and all human joys increase, if we live with all our might with the thirty or forty people next to us, telegraphing kindly to all other people, to be sure? Can it be possible that our passion for large cities, and large parties, and large theatres, and large churches, develops no faith nor hope nor love which would not find aliment and exercise in a little "world of our own"?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Soul of Man, Edward Everett Hale, 1869
Human fulfillment depends on community and modest living rather than grandiose ambitions; true joy arises from intimate, caring relationships.
In simple terms: Joy comes from caring community.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize close relationships over status.
Themes
community
humility
joy
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- family life
- volunteering
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
social ethics
humanism
interpersonal connection
Questions to Reflect On
- Can small communities sustain modern needs?
A Different Perspective
May overlook benefits of larger societal structures.
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