Common Quote by Jane Addams
“The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “Common Life and Social Justice” (1915)
Personal security is fragile unless shared with the community.
In simple terms: Security needs collective care.
Key Takeaway
Build inclusive safety nets.
Themes
social justice
community
security
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- housing
- healthcare
- education
- employment
Key Concepts
collective welfare
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you contribute to shared security?
- What policies promote common safety?
A Different Perspective
Individualism can undermine security.
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