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“If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.” John F. Kennedy, “Inaugural Address” - 20 January 1961

“There are people, who the more you do for them, the less they will do for themselves.” Jane Austen, “Emma” - 1815

“The great principle of out-of-door relief is, to give the paupers exactly what they don't want; and then they get tired of coming.” Charles Dickens, “Oliver Twist” - 1838

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” Paulo Coelho, “The Alchemist” - 1988

“One of the principles whose application was the source of much hostility was this: It is better for the Government to help a poor man to make a living for his family than to help a rich man make more profit for his company.” Theodore Roosevelt, “Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography” - 1913

“What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles?” Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women” - 1868

“To help a friend in need is easy, but to give him your time is not always opportune.” Charlie Chaplin, “My Autobiography” - 1964

“We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness – not by each other’s misery.” Charlie Chaplin, “My Autobiography” - 1964

“Be cheerful also, and seek not external help nor the tranquility which others give. A man then must stand erect, not be kept erect by others.” Marcus Aurelius, “Meditations” - c. 170 - 180

“And what is faith, love, virtue, unassayed alone, without exteriour help sustained?” John Milton, “Paradise Lost” - 1667

“Self-help is the best help.” Aesop, “Aesop's Fables”

“A philanthropy that spends its time and money in helping the world to do more for itself is far better than the sort which merely gives and thus encourages idleness.” Henry Ford, “My Life and Work” - 1922

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