Help Quote by Gerald Vann
“To help all created things, that is the measure of all our responsibility; to be helped by all, that is the measure of our hope.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Measure of Responsibility, 1975
Our duty is to aid all creation, and our hope comes from receiving help from everything we serve.
In simple terms: Help all; hope comes from being helped.
Key Takeaway
Act with universal compassion and accept reciprocal aid.
Themes
responsibility
hope
interdependence
creation
Mood
inspirational
balanced
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- environmental stewardship
- social work
- community service
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
ethics
theology
mutual aid
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways can you serve others while allowing yourself to receive help?
- How does mutual aid shape your sense of hope?
A Different Perspective
Balancing aid and receipt can be challenging in unequal power dynamics.
