Abstract Quote by M. Scott Peck
“Community is another such phenomenon. Like electricity, it is profoundly lawful. Yet there remains something about it that is inherently mysterious, miraculous, unfathomable. Thus there is no adequate one-sentence definition of genuine community. Community is something more than the sum of its parts, its individual members. What is this "something more?" Even to begin to answer that, we enter a realm that is not so much abstract as almost mystical. It is a realm where words are never fully suitable and language itself falls short.”
About This Quote
Source Book: People of the Heart by M. Scott Peck, 1978
Community transcends individual parts, possessing an ineffable, mystical quality that resists simple definition.
In simple terms: Community is more than its members.
Key Takeaway
Value the unseen bonds of community.
Themes
community
mystery
connection
collective
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- faith groups
- neighborhoods
Key Concepts
social cohesion
spiritual unity
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a community feel genuine?
- How can we nurture the mysterious aspects?
A Different Perspective
Defining community may oversimplify its depth, leading to superficial attempts at building it.
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