Freedom Quote by Walter Wangerin Jr
““And "sharing the work of survival," therefore, means resisting every temptation towards independence, towards personal liberty, towards "doing your own thing". This takes s sober vigilance and a persistent labour in a world which elevates the individual above the community, in a society which claims that individual desires are more important than contracts, commitments, and the good of the family””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Dun Cow, Walter Wangerin Jr, 1979
True survival requires communal effort and resisting selfish impulses, emphasizing vigilance and labor in societies that prioritize individual desires over collective good.
In simple terms: Survival depends on community over self‑interest.
Key Takeaway
Balance personal freedom with communal duty.
Themes
community
self‑interest
survival
vigilance
social contract
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- family life
- team projects
- community service
- shared resources
Key Concepts
collective responsibility
ethical labor
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support community without losing self?
- What practices foster collective responsibility?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal autonomy; hard to sustain vigilance.