Freedom Quote by H. Beam Piper
““It should belong to everybody. Let us call it the Commonwealth. That means something everybody owns in common." "Something everybody owns, nobody owns," Mykhyl Eschkhaffar objected. "Oh, no, Mykhyl; it will belong to everybody," Khreggor Chmidd told him earnestly. "But somebody will have to take care of it for everybody. That," he added complacently, "will be you and me and the rest of us here." "I believe," Yakoop Zhannar said, almost smiling, "that this freedom is going to be a wonderful thing. For us.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Little Fuzzy, 1962
A shared resource must be managed collectively, requiring responsibility from all participants.
In simple terms: Common ownership needs caretakers.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for shared goods.
Themes
community
responsibility
shared resources
collective care
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political debates
- environmental stewardship
- community projects
- public policy
- cooperative enterprises
Key Concepts
social contract
stewardship
common good
Questions to Reflect On
- Who will you hold accountable for shared resources?
- How can we ensure fair stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Balancing individual freedom with collective duty can be contentious.
