This is a beautiful concept. Unfortunately, looking at a single quote void of its content leaves the text bereft of real meaning.This quote is part of a larger discussion which numerous points, including Rabbi Akiva's quote, "Love your Neighbor as thyself." Additionally, all these quotes must be seen within the context of Torah's underlying understanding that there are no such things as inalienable rights, only inalienable obligations. To understand this clearly, simply look back to the earliest stories of Genesis. Adam and Eve are ejected from Eden, not for eating of the Tree (the punishment for that was death), but for failing to take personal responsibility. Then recall that When Cain asks God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" the answer is an unequivocal and resounding, "Yes!"