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“It would be good if we bore one another's burdens.” quote by Huston Smith
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“It would be good if we bore one another's burdens.”

Huston Smith

About This Quote

Source Book: The World’s Religions, 1958

Sharing burdens with others is beneficial, promoting mutual support and empathy.

In simple terms: Bore each other’s burdens.

Key Takeaway

Practice empathy and support.

Themes

community empathy mutual aid

Mood

compassionate thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • friendships
  • family
  • work teams

Key Concepts

burden sharing interdependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we help without fostering reliance?
  • What are healthy limits?
A Different Perspective

May create dependency if not balanced.

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