Quotation by

Dorothy Day

Men are beginning to realize that they are not individuals but persons in society, that man alone is weak and adrift, that he must seek strength in common action.

Dorothy Day

Strength

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Dorothy Day is saying that people are starting to understand they cannot rely solely on themselves because they are part of a larger community. She emphasizes that true strength comes from working together with others rather than trying to face challenges alone.

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