Community Quote by Thomas Browne
“I intend no Monopoly, but a Community in Learning; I study not for my own sake only, but for theirs that study not for themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Garden of Cyrus, 1658
Advocates learning for communal benefit, emphasizing that education should serve both personal growth and the collective good.
In simple terms: Learning should benefit self and community.
Pursue knowledge for shared benefit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schools
- online courses
- community workshops
- peer mentoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal and communal learning?
- What structures support shared knowledge?
Self‑interest can conflict with altruism.