Obtain from yourself all that makes complaining useless. No longer implore from others what you yourself can obtain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stop complaining by relying on yourself instead of begging others for what you can do.
- In plain terms
- Do things yourself so you do not need to complain.
- What can you take from it?
- Take responsibility for your needs to avoid complaints.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you complain about that you could fix?
- How often do you ask for help?
Another view
Some needs genuinely require help from others.
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