And having looked to Government for bread, on the very first scarcity they will turn and bite the hand that fed them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dependence on government creates vulnerability when resources shrink.
- In plain terms
- Relying on state support turns to resentment when scarce.
- What can you take from it?
- Dependence breeds resentment under pressure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much support is too much?
- Can aid create dependency?
Another view
Support systems can coexist with self-reliance.
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