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GOD HELPS THOSE THAT HELP THEMSELVES, AND TO HELL WITH THOSE WHO
DON'T. MEANING: DO IT YOURSELF, DON'T WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO DO IT
FOR YOU. WOULD SOMETIMES BE USED AT MEALS TO INDICATE USE "BOARDER'S
REACH" OR HELP YOURSELF--INFORMAL DINING.
Where learned: DETROIT
Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 09-20-1972