Communities Quote by Suzanne Goldsmith
““Communities are not built of friends, or of groups of people with similar styles and tastes, or even of people who like and understand each other. They are built of people who feel they are part of something that is bigger than themselves: a shared goal or enterprise, like righting a wrong, or building a road, or raising children, or living honorably, or worshipping a god. To build community requires only the ability to see value in others: to look at them and see a potential partner in one's enterprise.””
About This Quote
An expansive definition of community as shared purpose beyond friendships, highlighting the need to see value in others and collaborate toward common goals.
In simple terms: Community thrives on shared purpose and mutual value.
Key Takeaway
Seek shared goals and respect others.
Themes
community
purpose
collaboration
values
service
Mood
inspirational
collective
hopeful
Type
Communities:1
Community:1
Community service:1
Friendship:1
Raising children:1
Service:1
Unity:1
Communities Built:1
Build Community:1
Community Requires:1
Built Friends:1
When to use this quote
- volunteer projects
- team building
- neighborhood initiatives
- social enterprises
- family planning
Key Concepts
shared vision
mutual respect
social cohesion
collective action
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What shared goals unite you?
- How can you recognize value in others?
A Different Perspective
May idealize complex social dynamics.
