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“The proverb warnes you'',''dont bite the hand that feeds you,''but maybe you should,''if it prevents you from feeding yourself.” quote by Thomas Szasz
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““The proverb warnes you'',''dont bite the hand that feeds you,''but maybe you should,''if it prevents you from feeding yourself.””

Thomas Szasz

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The proverb warns against harming those who support you, yet suggests that self‑preservation may require rejecting that support if it hinders personal survival.

In simple terms: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you, unless it stops you feeding yourself.

Key Takeaway

Balance loyalty with self‑care.

Themes

ethics self‑preservation relationships

Mood

cautious conflicted

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

  • family dynamics
  • workplace
  • personal health
  • financial independence

Key Concepts

dependency boundaries survival

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it justified to reject help?
  • How do you protect yourself without harming others?
A Different Perspective

It can justify selfishness and damage trust.

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