Community is the foundation of human connection. It shapes our lives, supports our growth, and drives collective progress. Through shared values and mutual support, communities create a sense of belonging and purpose. The following 125 quotes capture the spirit, strength, and beauty of community. They remind us why we thrive better together than alone.
125 Famous Quotes About Community Everyone Should Know Now
1. “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals.”
2. “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”
3. “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
4. “In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.”
5. “We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.”
6. “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
7. “Educate a boy, and you educate an individual. Educate a girl, and you educate a community.”
8. “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”
9. “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
10. “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.”
11. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
12. “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
13. “We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other.”
14. “He who wishes to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.”
15. “Caring has the gift of making the ordinary special.”
16. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
17. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
18. “Love cannot remain by itself — it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that action is service.”
19. “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.”
20. “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.”
21. “The most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.”
22. “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”
23. “We speak not only to tell other people what we think, but to tell ourselves what we think.”
24. “Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul like you.”
25. “There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.”
26. “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people.”
27. “One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.”
28. “We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.”
29. “Once you educate the boys, they tend to leave the villages and go search for work in the cities, but the girls stay home, become leaders in the community, and pass on what they’ve learned.”
30. “The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.”
31. “Whatever community organization, whether it’s a women’s organization, or fighting for racial justice … you will get satisfaction out of doing something to give back to the community that you never get in any other way.”
32. “Average people and the average community can change the world. You can do it just based on common sense, determination, persistence, and patience.”
33. “What an extraordinary time to be alive. We’re the first people on our planet to have real choice.”
34. “Despair shows us the limit of our imagination. Imaginations shared create collaboration, collaboration creates community, and community inspires social change.”
35. “The night beckons. Its black fingers curl and uncurl, going like, ‘Hey, come here.'”
36. “You are all better than you think you are, you are just designed not to believe it when you hear it from yourself.”
37. “Doing more than the minimum amount of work is my definition of failing.”
38. “I see your value now.”
39. “We make a life by what we give.”
40. “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”
41. “If you want to go far, go together.”
42. “The greatness of a community is measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
43. “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”
44. “No man is an island.”
45. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
46. “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.”
47. “Love has to be put into action and that action is service.”
48. “We cannot live only for ourselves.”
49. “A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.”
50. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
51. “To be, or not to be, that is the question.”
52. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
53. “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”
54. “Knowledge is power.”
55. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
56. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
57. “It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”
58. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
59. “A small leak will sink a great ship.”
60. “It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.”
61. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
62. “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.”
63. “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
64. “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
65. “That’s one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.”
66. “Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.”
67. “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”
68. “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
69. “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”
70. “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
71. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate.”
72. “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
73. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
74. “Get busy living or get busy dying.”
75. “Life is a journey, not a destination.”
76. “You only live once, but if you live it right, once is enough.”
77. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
78. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.”
79. “You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.”
80. “Life is short and it is here to be lived.”
81. “You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
82. “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.”
83. “The old man and the sea is a story about the triumph of the human spirit.”
84. “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”
85. “Life is a beautiful journey, that is meant to be embraced to the fullest every day.”
86. “The harder I work the more I live.”
87. “We are placed here for each other.”
88. “The only solution is love and that love comes with community.”
89. “Community inspires social change.”
90. “Collaboration creates community.”
91. “Imagination shared creates collaboration.”
92. “The night beckons.”
93. “You are better than you think.”
94. “Doing more than the minimum is failing.”
95. “I see your value now.”
96. “We make life by what we give.”
97. “Power for change is in community.”
98. “Go far, go together.”
99. “Compassionate actions measure greatness.”
100. “Together, we can do so much.”
101. “No man is an island.”
102. “Be the change you wish to see.”
103. “Everyone can serve.”
104. “Love must be put into action.”
105. “A thousand fibers connect us.”
106. “Fear itself is the only thing to fear.”
107. “To be or not to be.”
108. “Believe in the beauty of your dreams.”
109. “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”
110. “Knowledge is power.”
111. “A journey begins with a step.”
112. “Glory lies in rising every time we fall.”
113. “Better to have loved and lost.”
114. “Ask what you can do for your country.”
115. “A small leak sinks a great ship.”
116. “Light a candle rather than curse the darkness.”
117. “You miss every shot you don’t take.”
118. “Curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction revived it.”
119. “The pen is mightier than the sword.”
120. “Life happens while making other plans.”
121. “One small step is a giant leap.”
122. “Three can keep a secret if two are dead.”
123. “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
124. “All the world’s a stage.”
125. “Life is to be useful, honorable, and compassionate.”
Conclusion
These 125 quotes reveal the essence of community: connection, compassion, and collective strength. They inspire us to contribute, collaborate, and care beyond ourselves. Communities heal, empower, and transform. They remind us that together, we can achieve more than alone. Let these words guide you to build, nurture, and celebrate your own community every day.
