Believe Quote by Mary Travers
“I was raised to believe that everybody has a responsibility to their community and I use the word very loosely. It's a big community. If I get recognized in the middle of the Sinai Desert I have a big community.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Mary Travers, 1970s folk music interview
The quote stresses a broad, almost universal sense of communal responsibility, even extending to distant or abstract communities.
In simple terms: Responsibility to community is expansive and loosely defined.
Key Takeaway
Embrace a wide sense of community responsibility.
Themes
community
responsibility
identity
solidarity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- volunteer work
- environmental activism
- local politics
- online communities
Key Concepts
social contract
collective duty
global citizenship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define your community?
- What concrete actions reflect this responsibility?
A Different Perspective
The vague definition can dilute actionable commitment.