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Quotes about Community

The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession.
- Mark Twain, US humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit (1835 - 1910)

The best political community is formed by citizens of the middle class.
- Aristotle, Greek critic, philosopher, physicist, & zoologist (384 BC - 322 BC)

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead, US anthropologist & popularizer of anthropology (1901 - 1978)

Isn't everyone a part of everyone else?
- Budd Schulberg

God creates men, but they choose each other.
- Niccolo Machiavelli, Italian dramatist, historian, & philosopher (1469 - 1527)

First it is necessary to stand on your own two feet. But the minute a man finds himself in that position, the next thing he should do is reach out his arms.
- Kristin Hunter

But the life that no longer trust another human being and no longer forms ties to the political community is not a human life any longer.
- Martha Nussbaum