All for each, and each for all, is a good motto; but only on condition that each works with might and main to so maintain himself as not to be a burden to others.
Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) American politician, statesman, conservationist, writer; US President (1901–09)
Autobiography, Introduction (1913)
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Great perils have this beauty, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers.
[Les grands périls ont cela de beau qu’ils mettent en lumière la fraternité des inconnus.]
Victor Hugo (1802–1885) French writer, journalist, human rights activist, politician
Les Misérables, Part 4 “Saint Denis,” Book 12 “Corinth,” ch. 4 (4.12.4) (1862) [tr. Wilbour (1862)]
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On the varied Parisians working together at building the barricades.
(Source (French)). Alternate translations:Great dangers have this beauty about them, that they throw light on the fraternity of strangers.
[tr. Wraxall (1862)]Great perils have this fine characteristic, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers.
[tr. Hapgood (1887)]It is the ennobling quality of danger that it brings to light the fraternity of strangers.
[tr. Denny (1976)]Great perils share this beauty, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers.
[tr. Wilbour/Fahnestock/MacAfee (1987)]That is the beauty of great danger, it brings out the fraternity of strangers.
[tr. Donougher (2013)]
