Community Quote by Pope Leo XIII
“Inasmuch as the domestic household is antecedent, as well as in idea as in fact, the family must necessarily have rights and duties which are prior than those of the Community and founded more immediately in nature.”
About This Quote
Source Encyclical: Rerum Novarum, 1891
The family unit holds primary rights and duties rooted in nature, preceding societal obligations.
In simple terms: Family duties come before community duties.
Uphold family responsibilities first.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- marriage counseling
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do family and community duties conflict?
- What natural duties guide you?
Community needs can also be vital.