We are a nation of communities... a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.
George H. W. BushRead
We're all in this together. I learned that lesson growing up in West Philly. When I shoveled the sidewalk my parents didn't let me stop with our house. They told me to keep shoveling all the way to the corner. I had a responsibility to my community.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of collective responsibility and supporting one another within a community.
Michael Nutter's quote highlights the lesson he learned from his parents about community responsibility. Growing up in West Philadelphia, he was taught that his obligations extended beyond his own household to the wider community, illustrating the value of teamwork and cooperation for the greater good.
Themes
CommunityResponsibilityTogethernessSupportCooperation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about volunteerism, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of community service.
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