You give a woman a fish and you feed her for a day, teach her to fish and you feed her for a lifetime.
Virginia Foxx: “You give a woman a fish and you feed her for a day, teach her to fish and you feed her for a lifetime.”
Editor's note · Context
Foxx emphasizes the importance of teaching skills over providing temporary aid.
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