It is better to be helpful than harmful.

Lailah Gifty Akita
It is better to be helpful than harmful.
It is better to be helpful than harmful.
It is better to be helpful than harmful.
It is better to be helpful than harmful.
About This Quote

This saying is a reflection of the inherent goodness of humans. When we are helpful, we show respect for others and for humanity in general. When we are harmful, we take lives and cause pain and suffering. The saying does not suggest that it is better to be helpful and harmless than harmful and harmful. This phrase is about how it’s better to be helpful than harmful, not whether it’s better to be helpful or harmless.

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