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Commitment Quote by M. Scott Peck

“Community [is] a group of individuals who have learned how to communicate honestly with each other, whose relationships go deeper than their masks of composure, and who have developed some significant commitment to "rejoice together, mourn together," and to "delight in each other, make others'…” quote by M. Scott Peck
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“Community [is] a group of individuals who have learned how to communicate honestly with each other, whose relationships go deeper than their masks of composure, and who have developed some significant commitment to "rejoice together, mourn together," and to "delight in each other, make others' conditions our own.”

M. Scott Peck

About This Quote

Source Book: The Road Less Traveled, M. Scott Peck, 1978

True community involves honest communication, shared joy and grief, and deep mutual commitment beyond superficial masks.

In simple terms: Community is honest, shared, and committed.

Key Takeaway

Foster genuine, supportive relationships.

Themes

community communication commitment

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • support groups
  • family gatherings
  • online forums

Key Concepts

psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you build trust?
  • What practices sustain community?
A Different Perspective

Maintaining depth is challenging.

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