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“The real question is how do you survive at the same time you pose those risks? Because you need to survive. And it seems to me that you survive in community or in solidarity, with others who are taking the risk with you.” quote by Judith Butler
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“The real question is how do you survive at the same time you pose those risks? Because you need to survive. And it seems to me that you survive in community or in solidarity, with others who are taking the risk with you.”

Judith Butler

About This Quote

Source Lecture: Risk and Solidarity, 2012

Survival in risky contexts depends on communal support and shared risk‑taking.

In simple terms: We survive through collective solidarity.

Key Takeaway

Build supportive networks.

Themes

risk solidarity survival community

Mood

inspirational ethical

Type

philosophical social

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • public health crises
  • political protest
  • disaster response

Key Concepts

social theory mutual aid ethical responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster solidarity in competitive environments?
  • What responsibilities do we have to those sharing our risks?
A Different Perspective

Individualism can undermine collective safety.

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