We must bear one another's burdens, we must not look only on our own… — John Winthrop · Skopia

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We must bear one another's burdens, we must not look only on our own things but also on the things of our brethren.

1630

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Social solidarity Helping others

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1630 Colonial America

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Winthrop, John. "A Model of Christian Charity." 8 Apr. 1630, on board Arbella. Sermon.

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