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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.” quote by William Arthur Ward
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““When we shut people out, we wall ourselves in;When we stop building bridges, we start erecting fences.””

William Arthur Ward

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.

Key Takeaway

Choose openness over exclusion.

Themes

community connection inclusion division relationships

Mood

encouraging reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • neighborhood meetings
  • team building workshops
  • international diplomacy

Key Concepts

social cohesion psychology of belonging conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal bridges have you built recently?
  • How do you respond when faced with a fence?
A Different Perspective

Bridges require effort; they can be broken by neglect.

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