Building bridges Quote by William Arthur Ward
““When we shut people out, we wall ourselves in;When we stop building bridges, we start erecting fences.””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Collected Sayings, 1975
Isolation results from rejecting others; building connections prevents division and fosters community.
In simple terms: Closing doors isolates; building bridges unites.
Choose openness over exclusion.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- neighborhood meetings
- team building workshops
- international diplomacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal bridges have you built recently?
- How do you respond when faced with a fence?
Bridges require effort; they can be broken by neglect.