American life Quote by Herbert Hoover
![“American life is builded ... upon that fundamental philosophy announced by the Savior nineteen centuries ago ... [It] can not survive with the defense of Cain, "Am I my brother's keeper?” quote by Herbert Hoover](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f88/herbert-hoover-1115_american-life_american-life-is-builded-upon-that-funda_1504065.jpg)
“American life is builded ... upon that fundamental philosophy announced by the Savior nineteen centuries ago ... [It] can not survive with the defense of Cain, "Am I my brother's keeper?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the American People, 1931
The quote suggests society cannot thrive if built on selfishness and neglect of moral responsibility.
In simple terms: Society fails when selfishness dominates.
Key Takeaway
Promote collective responsibility.
Themes
moral duty
social responsibility
humanity
Mood
reflective
serious
concerned
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community building
- policy making
- education
- charitable work
Key Concepts
Ethics
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance personal ambition with communal care?
- What policies foster mutual responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting personal ambition can undermine collective progress.
![“My interpretation is different. God asks Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" [Genesis 4:9] And Cain answers "Lo yadati, "I don't know" or "I didn't know." Then comes a period, followed by "Am I my brother's keeper?"” quote by Elie Wiesel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/540/elie-wiesel-341_abel_my-interpretation-is-different-god-asks_1399388.jpg)
![“America's not just [about] looking out for yourself, it's not just about greed, it's not just about trying to climb to the very top and keep everybody else down. ... Hard work, that's a value. Looking out for one another, that's a value. The idea that we're all in it together and [that] I'm my…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/696/barack-obama-17_america_america-s-not-just-about-looking-out-for_1240132.jpg)
