Quote by Howard Thurman

Community cannot long feed on itself, it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond: their unknown and undiscovered sisters and brothers.

Community cannot long feed on itself, it can only flourish w

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of diversity and external connections for the growth and prosperity of a community. It suggests that a community cannot sustain itself solely by relying on its existing members, but rather thrives when it welcomes and interacts with individuals from outside its boundaries. The "unknown and undiscovered sisters and brothers" refer to the potential for new ideas, perspectives, and talents that people from different backgrounds can bring to a community. Only by embracing and incorporating these external influences can a community truly flourish.

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