--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every child is born not only with a…" description: "\"Every child is born not only with a stomach that has to be catered to, it is also endowed with two hands which can work and produce the food for the st..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cad/sathya-sai-baba-712_born_every-child-is-born-not-only-with-a-stom_367563.png" --- # Every child is born not only with a stomach that has to be… ![“Every child is born not only with a stomach that has to be catered to, it is also endowed with two hands which can work and produce the food for the stomach. The hands have to be given the strength and skill; they have to learn the lesson of self-reliance. They should never be lazy or slothful…” quote by Sathya Sai Baba](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cad/sathya-sai-baba-712_born_every-child-is-born-not-only-with-a-stom_367563.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cad/sathya-sai-baba-712_born_every-child-is-born-not-only-with-a-stom_367563.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cad/sathya-sai-baba-712_born_every-child-is-born-not-only-with-a-stom_367563.png) > “Every child is born not only with a stomach that has to be catered to, it is also endowed with two hands which can work and produce the food for the stomach. The hands have to be given the strength and skill; they have to learn the lesson of self-reliance. They should never be lazy or slothful. Then, there can be no deficiency in food and no problem of underfeeding.” [Sathya Sai Baba](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sathya-sai-baba/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Self‑reliance through developing skills and work ethic ensures food security and personal dignity. **In simple terms:** Work hard and be self‑reliant. Key Takeaway Cultivate skill and diligence. Themes self‑reliance work ethic food security Mood inspirational thoughtful Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - home cooking - agricultural projects - life skills training - community development Key Concepts spirituality personal development Questions to Reflect On - How can societies support skill development? - What role does community play in self‑reliance? 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