Body Quote by John Winthrop
“We must delight in each other, make others conditions our own, rejoice together, mourn together, labor and suffer together, always having before our eyes our commission and community in the work, our community as members of the same body.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1630
Community thrives when members share joys, sorrows, labor, and suffering, viewing all as a collective mission.
In simple terms: Shared experience builds community.
Key Takeaway
Foster mutual support and shared purpose.
Themes
community
solidarity
shared experience
mission
Mood
communal
empathetic
reflective
Type
religious
social
When to use this quote
- church groups
- team projects
- neighborhood initiatives
Key Concepts
sociology
theology
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice empathy daily?
- What structures support communal resilience?
A Different Perspective
Individualism can undermine collective goals.
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