Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "The phrase \"God helps those who help themselves\" is a popular motto that emphasizes the importance of self-initiative and agency.The phrase originated in ancient Greece and may originally have been proverbial. It is illustrated by two of Aesop's Fables and a similar sentiment is found in ancient Greek drama. Although it has been commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, the modern English wording appears earlier in Algernon Sidney's work.The phrase is often mistaken as a scriptural quote, but is not stated verbatim in the Bible. However, there are many verses which underscore believers' duties to work both for themselves and their families (for example Proverbs at 6:10-11, 12:11, 12:24, 13:4, I Timothy 5:8.Some Christians have criticized the expression as being contrary to the Bible's message of God's grace. A variant of the phrase, however, can be found in the Quran (13:11)."@en }
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- God_helps_those_who_help_themselves abstract "The phrase \"God helps those who help themselves\" is a popular motto that emphasizes the importance of self-initiative and agency.The phrase originated in ancient Greece and may originally have been proverbial. It is illustrated by two of Aesop's Fables and a similar sentiment is found in ancient Greek drama. Although it has been commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, the modern English wording appears earlier in Algernon Sidney's work.The phrase is often mistaken as a scriptural quote, but is not stated verbatim in the Bible. However, there are many verses which underscore believers' duties to work both for themselves and their families (for example Proverbs at 6:10-11, 12:11, 12:24, 13:4, I Timothy 5:8.Some Christians have criticized the expression as being contrary to the Bible's message of God's grace. A variant of the phrase, however, can be found in the Quran (13:11).".