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We are born organic beings associated with others, but we are not born members of a community.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “We are born organic beings associated with others, but we are not born members of a community.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects on the inherent social nature of humans and the distinction between being organic beings and community members.
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