Cannot Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“You cannot help people permanently by doing for them what they can and should do for themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: General Conference, 1975
People grow by doing tasks they are capable of, not by being done for them.
In simple terms: Help others become self‑sufficient.
Key Takeaway
Encourage independence through responsibility.
Themes
self‑reliance
empowerment
responsibility
Mood
encouraging
thoughtful
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- education
- mentship
- community projects
Key Concepts
personal development
service ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support without enabling?
- What tasks can you delegate today?
A Different Perspective
Over‑helping can foster dependence.
