Agreement Quote by Terry Tempest Williams
“I think community is a shared history, it's a shared experience. It's not always agreement. In fact, I think that often it isn't. It's the commitment, again, to stay with something - to go the duration. You can't walk away. It's like a marriage, only I think it's more difficult to divorce yourself from community than it is to a human being because the strands are interconnected and so various.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place, 2001
Community is a shared, often imperfect history that requires enduring commitment despite disagreements
In simple terms: Community needs lasting commitment despite conflicts
Key Takeaway
Foster lasting community bonds
Themes
social
commitment
identity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
social
philosophical
When to use this quote
- neighborhood projects
- cultural events
- conflict resolution workshops
- long‑term collaborations
Key Concepts
collective memory
interdependence
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does staying committed to a community look like for you?
- How can we address disagreements without abandoning the group?
A Different Perspective
Individual interests may clash with communal goals
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