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“What is … important is that we — number one: Learn to live with each other. Number two: try to bring out the best in each other. The best from the best, and the best from those who, perhaps, might not have the same endowment. And so this bespeaks an entirely different philosophy — a different way…” quote by Jonas Salk
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“What is … important is that we — number one: Learn to live with each other. Number two: try to bring out the best in each other. The best from the best, and the best from those who, perhaps, might not have the same endowment. And so this bespeaks an entirely different philosophy — a different way of life — a different kind of relationship — where the object is not to put down the other, but to raise up the other.”

Jonas Salk

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Source Speech: Public health address, 1970s

Emphasizes cooperative living and uplifting others rather than competing.

In simple terms: Live together and lift each other up.

Key Takeaway

Focus on mutual growth.

Themes

cooperation uplift humanity

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • team projects
  • education
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

social philosophy interpersonal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you foster uplift in a competitive environment?
  • What barriers prevent people from raising others?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual ambition or competition.

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