"A dove with an olive branch in its mouth ascended to heaven and asked God, "Sovereign of the Universe, O let me have my food from You even if it is as bitter as an olive. Do not let me depend on man for my food even though it be as sweet as honey"." -Talmud, Eruvin 18 b
This, too, ought to be our uttered prayer. We should not only always strive to be independent but help those who are dependent become filled with self-worth by becoming self-reliant.
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