Community Quote by Richard M. Weaver
“Until the world perceives that "good" cannot be applied to a thing because it is our own, and "bad" because it is another's, there is no prospect of realizing community.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Ideas Have Consequences by Richard M. Weaver, 1947
Community cannot arise while people label their own possessions as inherently good and others’ as inherently bad.
In simple terms: We must stop seeing ownership as moral judgment.
Key Takeaway
Rethink how we assign value.
Themes
community
ethics
subjectivity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- political discourse
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
moral relativism
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your personal biases affect your view of others?
- What would a community look like without ownership judgments?
A Different Perspective
Labels can oversimplify complex relationships.
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