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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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.
You will swim without cork (without help).
[Lat., Nabis sine cortice.]
You will swim without cork (without help).
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God helps those who help themselves.
God helps those who help themselves.
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The careful pilot of my proper woe.
The careful pilot of my proper woe.
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Is not a patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man
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encumbers him with help?
God loves to help him who strives to help himself.
God loves to help him who strives to help himself.
