However self-sufficient we may fancy ourselves, we exist only in relation -- to our friend, family, and life partners; to those we teach and mentor; to our co-workers, neighbors, strangers; and even to forces we cannot fully conceive of, let alone define. In many ways, we are our relationships.

Derrick A. Bell
About This Quote

This quote is about how our day to day life is all about being connected with other people. The more connected we are, the more we feel fulfilled. This quote is about how our personal lives are connected to the world around us.

Source: Ethical Ambition: Living A Life Of Meaning And Worth

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