The foolish ofttimes teach the wise:
I strain too much this string of life, belike,
Meaning to make such music as shall save.
Mine eyes are dim now that they see the truth,
My strength is waned now that my need is most;
Would that I had such help as man must have,
For I shall die, whose life was all men's hope.
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If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.
Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.
Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.
Something that has always puzzled me all my life is why, when I
am in special need of help, read more
Something that has always puzzled me all my life is why, when I
am in special need of help, the good deed is usually done by
somebody on whom I have no claim.
A sceptre snatched with an unruly hand
Must be as boisterously maintained as gained,
And he that read more
A sceptre snatched with an unruly hand
Must be as boisterously maintained as gained,
And he that stands upon a slippery place
Makes nice of no vile hold to stay him up.
Everybody wants to do something to help, but nobody wants to be first.
Everybody wants to do something to help, but nobody wants to be first.
Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.
Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.
God helps everyone with what is his own.
[Sp., Ayude Dios con lo suyo a cada uno.]
God helps everyone with what is his own.
[Sp., Ayude Dios con lo suyo a cada uno.]
Aid the dawning, tongue and pen:
Aid it, hopes of honest men!
Aid the dawning, tongue and pen:
Aid it, hopes of honest men!
To the man who himself strives earnestly, God also lends a
helping hand.
To the man who himself strives earnestly, God also lends a
helping hand.
