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What does it mean Build a man a fire and he will be warm for a day Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life?
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∙ 14y ago
its a satire of the parable: if you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a life time.
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∙ 14y ago
This phrase is a humorous twist on the idea of helping someone temporarily versus doing something extreme that will have a lasting effect. It suggests that giving someone what they need in the short term can provide temporary relief, but taking extreme measures may have permanent consequences. However, it should be noted that actually setting someone on fire is dangerous and should never be done.
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