Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding.
David HumeRead
Your corn is ripe today; mine will be so tomorrow. 'Tis profitable for us both, that I should labour with you today, and that you should aid me tomorrow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Collaboration and mutual support benefit everyone involved.
This quote emphasizes the importance of cooperation and reciprocity in relationships. It suggests that helping each other in times of need not only strengthens bonds but also ensures that both parties will benefit from that collaboration in the future, as one person's success today can lead to mutual growth tomorrow.
Themes
CooperationMutual SupportCollaborationFriendshipReciprocity
In practice
Example use cases
During a team project, this quote can encourage members to assist one another.
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