So if I come to your door, let me sleep on your floor. I'll give you all I have and a little more.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When seeking help, offering complete honesty and effort can ease the burden on others.
- In plain terms
- If you need help, give everything you have in return.
- What can you take from it?
- Offer your best when asking for help.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show gratitude?
- What would you give for help?
Another view
Some help should be given freely without expectation.
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