Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
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Give a man a fish, feed home for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed for a lifetime.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teaching others skills is more beneficial than providing temporary aid.
This quote from Confucius emphasizes the importance of education and self-sufficiency. It suggests that rather than simply providing a short-term solution to a problem, empowering someone with knowledge and skills leads to lasting benefits and independence, allowing them to thrive in the long run.
Themes
EducationTeachingSkillsSelf-SufficiencyEmpowerment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of education reform.
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