Christians Quote by Reuben Gold Thwaites
““They still possess virtues which might cause shame to most Christians. No hospitals are needed among them, because there are neither mendicants nor paupers as long as there are any rich people among them. Their kindness, humanity, and courtesy not only make them liberal with what they have, but cause them to possess hardly anything except in common. A whole village must be without corn before any individual can be obliged to endure privation. They divide the produce of their fisheries equally with all who come””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The American Frontier, 1902
The passage describes a community that shares resources so thoroughly that no individual suffers poverty, emphasizing collective responsibility over individual wealth.
In simple terms: A community can eliminate need by sharing everything equally.
Key Takeaway
Promote shared resources to reduce inequality.
Themes
community
equality
collective welfare
resource sharing
social responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
critical
optimistic
Type
philosophical
political
social.
When to use this quote
- rural village
- co‑ops
- disaster relief
- public policy
Key Concepts
communalism
economic equality
social solidarity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a community thrive without personal incentives?
- How do we balance equality with individual freedom?
A Different Perspective
Such total equality may suppress personal ambition and diversity of choice.
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