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It's better to give than to receive

Meaning

Literal meaning.

Origin

From the Bible, Acts 20 (King James Version).

In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'