God's grace always assists those who struggle, but this does not mean that a struggler is always in the position of a victor. Sometimes in the arena the wild animals did not touch the righteous ones, but by no means were they all preserved untouched. John of Shanghai and San Francisco
O most grateful burden, which comforts them that carry it! The burdens of earthly masters gradually wear out the strength of those who carry them; but the burden of Christ assists the bearers of it, because we carry not grace, but grace us. John Chrysostom
The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of the blood. Logan Pearsall Smith
He who assists everybody assists nobody. Mexican Proverb
The hand assists the foot, but the foot cannot do the same. Mongo Proverb
The hand assists the foot, but the foot cannot do the same. African Proverb