"Whoever moves into a community has a vested interest in it"
- Andrew Goodman
About this Quote
In this quote, Andrew Goodman is highlighting the significance of being invested in one's neighborhood. He recommends that when someone becomes a part of a neighborhood, they develop an individual stake in its wellness and success. This might be due to different reasons such as owning a home, having friends and family in the neighborhood, or merely feeling a sense of belonging. Goodman suggests that this vested interest leads to a sense of responsibility and motivation to contribute positively to the community. It likewise suggests that people who are invested in their community are more likely to actively take part and work towards its improvement.
This quote is written / told by Andrew Goodman between November 23, 1943 and June 21, 1964. He/she was a famous Activist from USA.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
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"Amongst Women concentrated on the family, and the new book concentrates on a small community. The dominant units in Irish society are the family and the locality. The idea was that the whole world would grow out from that small space"
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"Even institutions of State, such as the judiciary, were seriously weakened, to the extent that the citizenry justifiably feared a breakdown in law and order. The business community was hit by a slump in sales and confidence, leading to reduced earnings and loss of jobs"
