Is not a patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man
struggling for life in the read more

Is not a patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man
struggling for life in the water, and when he has reached ground
encumbers him with help?

Self-help must precede help from others. Even for making certain of help from heaven, one has to help oneself.

Self-help must precede help from others. Even for making certain of help from heaven, one has to help oneself.

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.]

Now, ye familiar spirits that are culled
Out of the powerful legions under earth,
Help me this read more

Now, ye familiar spirits that are culled
Out of the powerful legions under earth,
Help me this once, that France may get the field.

Light is the task when many share the toil.

Light is the task when many share the toil.

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.

If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can read more

If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Into his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.

Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.

Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.