Quote by Confucius

Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.

Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of education and self-sufficiency in helping others. By merely giving someone a bowl of rice, it temporarily relieves their hunger for a day. However, teaching them the skills to cultivate their own rice empowers them with the ability to sustain themselves for a lifetime. It emphasizes the importance of imparting knowledge and practical skills to enable individuals to become self-reliant and lead fulfilling lives, rather than solely relying on handouts for survival.

By Confucius

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