Christian community is the place where we keep the flame of hope alive among us and take it seriously so that it can grow and become stronger in us.
Henri NouwenRead
Our true destiny...is a world built from the bottom up by competent citizens living in solid communities, engaged in and by their places.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of grassroots engagement and the role of citizens in building strong communities.
David W. Orr's quote suggests that our true purpose is to create a society that is shaped by active and competent individuals who are dedicated to their communities. It promotes the idea that positive change and development come from the collective efforts of citizens who are engaged with their surroundings and committed to improving the environment they live in.
Themes
CommunityEngagementCitizenshipDestinySolidarity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about local activism, one could cite this quote to inspire community involvement.
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