"No man is an island" is a famous quote derived from a larger passage in Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, Meditation 17, written by the English metaphysical poet John Donne in 1624. The central theme is the interconnectedness of humanity and the impact that one person's suffering has on all of humankind.
The key idea is that no individual is entirely self-sufficient or isolated. Every person is a part of a larger community, society, or humanity as a whole. Therefore, when one person suffers, it diminishes everyone else. The passage uses the metaphor of an island to illustrate the point. An island is separate and detached, but a person should not be like an island. Donne argues that individuals are interconnected like parts of a continent.
The tolling of a church bell is used as a specific example of this interconnectedness. The bell signifies a death, and Donne argues that every death affects him because he is involved in humankind. Therefore, he should inquire for whom the bell tolls, as it tolls for him as well. The quote underscores the importance of empathy, compassion, and a sense of shared responsibility within the human community.
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