Is there shame in living off your fellow man or being unable to take care ofyourself? You bet. But a person who’s willing to work and pay their own waycan at least take pride in that even if they can’t take pride in anything else.

John Hawkins
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The idea that a person cannot take pride in anything besides the work they do and the money they earn for themselves is hypocritical. The fact is, many people have to work two or even three jobs just to make enough money to survive. Sometimes those jobs leave them tired and hungry, but they do it anyway so they can pay for their own shelter, food, and clothes. It’s unfortunate that many people have to resort to doing this, but being self-reliant is a great thing. It means you have a strong sense of pride in yourself because you take care of your own needs instead of depending on someone else for everything you need.

Source: 101 Things All Young Adults Should Know

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